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Orzo With Kalamata Olives
Submitted by Kagar K. See all of Kagar K.'s recipes. | December 28th, 2022
Ingredients are for 4 Servings.
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3 tablespoons
Olive Oil
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Olive Oil
Olive Oil is a monosaturated oil extracted from tree-ripened Olives. Olive Oils range from light amber to green in color..
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1 medium
Onion finely chopped
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Onion
Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of the soil.

The Onion is a member of the All..
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1 1/2 cups
Orzo Pasta
1/2 cup
Kalamata Olives pitted, chopped
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Kalamata Olives
Kalamata Olives are small, black, slightly tart olives often served whole in Greek salads.

They have a richer and str..
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6 cups
Chicken Stock approximately
1 tablespoon
Parsley chopped
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Parsley
Parsley has a much higher food value than most herbs and is frequently classified as a vegetable.

The curly variety o..
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1 tablespoon
Basil chopped
1 tablespoon
Oregano chopped
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Oregano
A member of the mint family, Oregano is a stronger herb than its close cousin, Marjoram.

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Additional Info:

For this recipe you can substitute strong flavoured Black olives for the Kalamata olives.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

Heat the olive oil over medium heat to a shimmer.

Add onions and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add orzo and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir to coat the orzo.

Add chopped olives and 2 cups of chicken stock, bring to a boil.

Lower the heat add 2 more cups of stock. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 1 more cup of chicken stock and return to a boil.

Remove from heat and pour into a buttered casserole dish.

Cover with tin foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.

After 20 minutes check the orzo and if its dry add more stock and continue baking until tender.

Sprinkle with the fresh chopped herbs and serve hot.

Submitted by Kagar K. See all my recipes. | December 28th, 2022

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