Simple Orzo Recipes to Try This Season

If a one-pot wonder meal is what you’re after, you’ve just found a simple and delicious one that will please the whole family. In fact, we’d wager that you’ve got most of the ingredients already on hand.

This vegetarian dish can easily be converted to a hearty main with the addition of chicken, pork or tofu. Crisp grilled asparagus and snap peas help propel this dish to a regular at-home menu item.

Ina Garten is known for her flavourful dishes, and this orzo and veggie medley is no exception. Her choice of roasted vegetables include eggplant and peppers.

This dish presents itself with two options: you can eat it with fresh-made steak and orzo, or combine leftovers to create a delicious, cold dish.

When you think of this Barefoot Contessa dish, picture a sort of newfangled Greek salad recipe. It’s got cucumber, scallions, red onions, feta cheese and, of course, juicy shrimp.

The flavours of Italy and Thailand fuse together in this spicy, but not-too-hot dish.

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Tilapia’s mild taste can stand up to a range of bold, sunny flavours, like those found in this extravagant fish dish. The lycopene in cherry tomatoes and healthy fats in the pesto will keep your skin glowing all summer long.

Light orzo pasta is tossed with tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, olives, goat cheese and herbs, and coated in an easy homemade vinaigrette.

Giada serves up a fresh and easy salad featuring fennel, dried cranberries, arugula, fresh mozzarella cheese and, of course, Italian orzo pasta.

Tiny fregola or orzo are the best base for this pasta salad straight from Giada’s kitchen to yours. Add orange and grapefruit segments along with red onion for the perfect summer picnic salad.