Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

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A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.

Submitted by Karli Shanklin
Updated on May 17, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ⅔ cup orzo pasta

  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives

  • ½ cup pesto

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

  2. Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

Cook's Notes:

Plum tomatoes can be used in place of sundried tomatoes.

Use any black olives you wish in place of Kalamatas.

27 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

828 Calories
51g Fat
65g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 828
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 66%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 1618mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 701mg 54%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 765mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.