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Skillet Orzo with Zucchini, Corn, Feta & Mint

 
One serving costs about $1.87

$1.87 per serving

1 people like this recipe

1 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:60%

Spoonacular Score: 60%

 

Skillet Orzo with Zucchini, Corn, Feta & Mint takes around 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 4. This main course has 445 calories, 16g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. For $1.87 per serving, this recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of lemon juice, zucchini, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 52%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Fetan and Mint, Orzo & Grape Salad with Feta & Mint, and Warm Orzo Salad with Mint and Feta.

No one wine will suit every pasta dish. Pasta in a tomato-based sauce will usually work well with a medium-bodied red, such as a montepulciano or chianti. Pasta with seafood or pesto will fare better with a light-bodied white, such as a pinot grigio. Cheese-heavy pasta can pair well with red or white - you might try a sangiovese wine for hard cheeses and a chardonnay for soft cheeses. We may be able to make a better recommendation if you ask again with a specific pasta dish.

Ingredients

Servings:
3 Tbsps
3 Tbsps olive oil
olive oil
2 small
2 small zucchini
zucchini
2
2  fresh ears of corn
fresh ears of corn
8 oz
8 oz orzo pasta
orzo pasta
14 oz
14 oz canned chicken broth
canned chicken broth
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps salt
salt
2
2  scallions
scallions
0.32 Tbsps
0.32 Tbsps fresh mint
fresh mint
0.32 Tbsps
0.32 Tbsps fresh mint
fresh mint
0.75 c
0.75 c feta cheese
feta cheese
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
fresh lemon juice
some
some salt & pepper
salt & pepper
3 Tbsps olive oil
3 Tbsps
olive oil
2 small zucchini
2 small
zucchini
2  fresh ears of corn
2
fresh ears of corn
8 oz orzo pasta
8 oz
orzo pasta
14 oz canned chicken broth
14 oz
canned chicken broth
0.25 tsps salt
0.25 tsps
salt
2  scallions
2
scallions
0.32 Tbsps fresh mint
0.32 Tbsps
fresh mint
0.32 Tbsps fresh mint
0.32 Tbsps
fresh mint
0.75 c feta cheese
0.75 c
feta cheese
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp
fresh lemon juice
some salt & pepper
some
salt & pepper

Equipment

frying pan
frying pan
frying pan
frying pan


Instructions

Heat 2 t. oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt, and cook stirring occasionally until the zucchini is well-browned and just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the zucchini to a plate, add 1 t. oil, the corn and a pinch of salt. Cook until the corn is browned at the edges and just tender, another 3-4 minutes, add corn to the plate with the zucchini. To the skillet, add the remaining 2 T. oil and the orzo. Cook stirring constantly until the orzo is toasty and browned, 2-3 minutes. Add the 3 c. liquid and the 3/4 t. salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring once or twice throughout, until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Off heat, add the sauteed veggies, scallions, mint, feta and lemon juice. Stir to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $1.88
Ingredient
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 smalls zucchini
2 fresh ears of corn
8 ounces orzo pasta
14 ounces canned chicken broth
2 scallions
1 tablespoon fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh mint
¾ cups feta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Price
$0.50
$0.68
$1.66
$0.49
$1.21
$0.16
$0.04
$0.04
$2.65
$0.10
$7.52

Nutritional Information

Quickview
445 Calories
15g Protein
18g Total Fat
55g Carbs
15% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
445k
22%

Fat
18g
29%

  Saturated Fat
5g
36%

Carbohydrates
55g
19%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
25mg
8%

Sodium
996mg
43%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
15g
31%

Selenium
40µg
58%

Manganese
0.73mg
36%

Phosphorus
297mg
30%

Vitamin B2
0.39mg
23%

Vitamin K
21µg
21%

Vitamin C
16mg
20%

Vitamin B3
3mg
19%

Vitamin B6
0.35mg
18%

Calcium
171mg
17%

Magnesium
65mg
16%

Potassium
529mg
15%

Folate
57µg
14%

Copper
0.29mg
14%

Zinc
2mg
14%

Fiber
3g
14%

Vitamin B1
0.2mg
13%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.97mg
10%

Vitamin B12
0.57µg
10%

Vitamin A
414IU
8%

covered percent of daily need

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