Minted Squash Orzo

Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson

Show: 5 Ingredient FixEpisode: Skinny Jeans Supper

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 cup dried orzo pasta
1/4 cup garlic flavored olive oil, divided
1 large yellow squash, about 8 ounces, quartered lengthwise and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook for 8 minutes; pasta will be slightly undercooked. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the orzo in a colander in the sink.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and soften, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the cooked orzo and cooking water. Bring to a simmer and stir in 3/4 of the feta; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and mint.

Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle the remaining feta over the top and garnish with additional chopped mint.

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Comments & Reviews

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Lisa Los Angeles, CA 02-09-2010
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Simple and tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added sliced olives to this recipe. This was very simple and very tasty. I'll definitely be making it again.
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Jessica Sunrise, FL 01-24-2010
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Easy and Full of Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to make and tasted so good. Definitely recommend it!
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Debra Pendergrass, GA 01-22-2010
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Please keep Claire!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoy the show and her simple recipies make for easy weeknight suppers with a kick. This was a great dish with the... Shrimp and the whole family loved it. Easy but interesting!Read more
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Alissa Athens, GA 01-21-2010
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Very good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This really is a very good recipe.
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Heather Rochester, NY 01-19-2010
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Totally Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so yummy! It's very satisfying. Don't be afraid of the mint, it's very complimentary.
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Ellen Mount Airy, MD 01-17-2010
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The Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So simple and delicious. My husband couldn't get over how good it was. Yummy!