Baked Orzo with Feta and Peas (One Pot Recipe) - is a comfy, satisfying, and extremely easy dinner recipe that you can make with Chicken or chickpeas. It's a one-pot recipe so there is less mess. And, it is something that will turn into a family favorite meal in almost no time.
1Medium-sizedGreen Bell Pepperthinly sliced lengthwise
2CupsKalechopped
1CupFrozen Peas
2TeaspoonDried Oregano
⅛Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1TeaspoonSweet Paprika
1TeaspoonLemon Juicejuice of half a lemon
1TeaspoonKosher Salt
1TeaspoonGround Pepper
4TablespoonTomato Paste
1Cupuncooked orzo
114-ounce canDiced Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1½CupCooked Chicken or Chickpeas
2½CupsBoiling Water/Chicken Broth/Vegetable Stock
2TablespoonsButter
Feta and Parsleyfor topping (OPTIONAL)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat Oven: Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Saute Onions and Garlic: In an Oven-safe skillet saute Onions and garlic in some extra virgin Olive oil, just until the onions are translucent but not browned.
Add Kale, Peas, and Bell Pepper: Now add thinly sliced bell pepper, Frozen Peas and kale. Cook for 5-minutes on medium-high heat stirring frequently until kale wilts.
Add Seasoning and Spices: Now add Salt, and Pepper as per taste. Add your spices - A pinch of red pepper flakes, sweet paprika, and dried oregano. Squeeze juice of a half lemon. Stir well to combine.
Add Tomatoes and Orzo: Now add Tomato paste, Orzo, Canned diced Fire roasted tomatoes, cooked chicken, or chickpeas. Pour 2½ Cups of Boiling Water/Chicken Broth/Vegetable Stock. Bring it to a simmer.
Bake: Bake this in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is cooked.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with crumbled feta and parsley. Serve right away with any side salad.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Orzo with Feta and Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 586mg25%
Potassium 377mg11%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 3200IU64%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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