warm orzo pilaf with broccoli

Warm Orzo Pilaf with Broccoli, Olives, Ouzo, Halloumi & Pistachios


Orzo, called kritharaki in Greece, is the stuff of comfort food and often baked with tomatoey chicken and/or lamb. This Greek recipe for orzo pilaf is a vegetarian’s dream, packed with healthful vegetables and a great example of green Mediterranean diet cooking. The halloumi cheese adds a special twist.
RATING
SERVES
5
PREP TIME
5 min
COOK TIME
10 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan.
  2. Cook the broccoli for 5 – 7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and stir. tomatoes, olives, lemon zest, ouzo, halloumi (or feta), oregano and pepper.
  4. Toss everything into the hot drained orzo, add a little more olive oil and serve.

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