Lola’s Ethereal Orzo

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11

Lola's Ethereal Orzo recipe for your lunch or dinner meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cubes chicken bouillon
	1/4 pound uncooked orzo pasta
	3 ounces roasted red peppers , drained and chopped
	6 kalamata olives , pitted and chopped
	7 ounces artichoke hearts , drained and chopped
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

198

Sugar

Fat

Lola's Ethereal Orzo is a simple and nourishing dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner meal. It is made of orzo pasta, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese, all of which come together brilliantly to create a flavorful dish. This dish is low in calories and fat but rich in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for those who want to maintain a balanced diet. This dish is also a vegetarian-friendly option for those who are looking to cut back on their meat intake.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
2.	Once boiling, add the chicken bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved.
3.	Add uncooked orzo pasta and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente.
4.	Drain the orzo pasta and rinse it under cold water for about 30 seconds.
5.	In a mixing bowl, mix together the cooked orzo pasta, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

Lola’s Ethereal Orzo is simple and quick to make, perfect for a last-minute meal.

The flavor of the orzo combined with the roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts is heavenly.

The dish is also low in calories and fat.

CONS

This dish may not be very filling on its own, as it contains no additional protein or vegetables.

The orzo pasta may be high in carbs for those who are trying to minimize their carb intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish contains a healthy amount of vegetables like roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts. Such vegetables have anti-inflammatory properties and are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Additionally, the dish contains Parmesan cheese, which is rich in protein and calcium.