Description
A delightful and refreshing Green Goddess Orzo recipe that features a creamy herb sauce tossed with orzo pasta and finished with a sprinkle of feta cheese. This versatile dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it a perfect side or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
Green Goddess Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook the orzo until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Prepare Green Goddess Sauce: Blend spinach, basil, parsley, chives, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss Orzo: In a bowl, toss cooked orzo with the green goddess sauce until well coated. Add feta cheese if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas for added protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
