Greek Orzo and Broccoli

Health score
16%
Greek Orzo and Broccoli
30 min.
6
164kcal

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Greek Orzo and Broccoli: A Flavor-Packed Side Dish

Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Greek Orzo and Broccoli recipe! This tasty dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with nutrients and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner, a party, or just a cozy night in.

With a delightful mix of orzo pasta, fresh broccoli, and savory ingredients like feta cheese, Greek olives, and basil, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. It's versatile too – serve it as a side dish, an antipasti, a starter, or even a snack. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.

At only 164 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free pleasure. It strikes the perfect balance between protein, fat, and carbs, with 14.81% protein, 42.53% fat, and 42.66% carbs. So go ahead and indulge – your body (and your taste buds) will thank you.

Get ready to elevate your meal with this easy-to-follow, deliciously Mediterranean-inspired recipe. Grab your ingredients, preheat your pan, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons basil fresh minced
  • tablespoons basil fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup greek olives pitted
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 4.5 teaspoons slivered almonds toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
  4. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories164kcal
Protein14.81%
Fat42.53%
Carbs42.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.17
Glycemic Load
6.13
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.6308696295904%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
2.39mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:163.6kcal
8.18%
Fat:7.91g
12.16%
Saturated Fat:2.16g
13.47%
Carbohydrates:17.84g
5.95%
Net Carbohydrates:15.76g
5.73%
Sugar:1.2g
1.33%
Cholesterol:9.19mg
3.06%
Sodium:273.82mg
11.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.2g
12.39%
Vitamin K:38.41µg
36.58%
Vitamin C:27.3mg
33.09%
Selenium:15.22µg
21.74%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.84%
Phosphorus:118.79mg
11.88%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.49%
Calcium:100.84mg
10.08%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.86%
Fiber:2.08g
8.33%
Vitamin A:376.4IU
7.53%
Magnesium:29mg
7.25%
Folate:27.22µg
6.81%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6%
Copper:0.12mg
5.98%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.74%
Potassium:181.04mg
5.17%
Iron:0.75mg
4.17%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.84%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.63%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.49%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.7%