Greek Orzo and Broccoli
Ready In: 45 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1⁄3 cup Greek olive, pitted
- 1⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
- 4 1⁄2 teaspoons slivered almonds or 4 1⁄2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds and minced garlic in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
- Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
- Enjoy!
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