Recipe by Estee Kafra

Creamy Orzo with Steamed Vegetables

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Creamy Orzo with Steamed Vegetables
Dairy Dairy
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Dairy - Gluten - Wheat
45 Minutes
Diets
- No Refined Sugar

A simple recipe that can be a whole meal on its own.  Also goes very well with fish.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked orzo, such as Gefen

  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 cup cottage cheese, or 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese

  • 1 scallion, finely chopped

Directions

Prepare Orzo and Vegetables

1.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Lower heat and add orzo.  Cook until Al Dante. Reserve a half a cup of the pasta water and drain.  Rinse orzo.

2.

Steam the mixed vegetables according to package directions.

3.

Combine the reserved pasta water with the cheeses and spices, and mix. Add to the orzo along with the mixed vegetables and scallions. Season according to taste and enjoy.

Credits

Photography by Tamara Friedman

Recipe tags

cheese dairy Estee Kafra nutmeg orzo Parmesean cheese ricotta ricotta cheese scallion side dishes uncooked orzo vegetable vegetables
Creamy Orzo with Steamed Vegetables

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