Orzo with squash, leeks and sun-dried tomatoes

AuthorLaura HarbinCategory

This is delish warm or cold.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1.50 cups orzo pasta
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 leek, chopped
 1 lb butternut squash diced in 1/2 inch pieces
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 1 green onion, finely chopped
 2 tsp fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 tsp dried)
 salt and pepper to taste
 ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
 ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
 ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
 arugula leaves for serving
1

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook 12 - 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and saute the leek and squash until soft, about 15 minutes.

3

In a bowl, stir together the remaining oil, lemon juice, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Stir in squash/leek mixture, tomatoes, feta and parsley.

4

Serve warm or cool on a bed of arugula.

5

Recipe originally made for me by my sis.

Ingredients

 1.50 cups orzo pasta
 3 tbsp olive oil
 1 leek, chopped
 1 lb butternut squash diced in 1/2 inch pieces
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 1 green onion, finely chopped
 2 tsp fresh oregano, minced (or 1/2 tsp dried)
 salt and pepper to taste
 ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
 ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
 ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
 arugula leaves for serving

Directions

1

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook 12 - 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and saute the leek and squash until soft, about 15 minutes.

3

In a bowl, stir together the remaining oil, lemon juice, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Stir in squash/leek mixture, tomatoes, feta and parsley.

4

Serve warm or cool on a bed of arugula.

5

Recipe originally made for me by my sis.

Notes

Orzo with squash, leeks and sun-dried tomatoes

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