Orzo with beetroot, apple and feta

Orzo, also known as ‘rice-shaped pasta’, is a versatile and delicious pasta that lends itself well to a wide variety of dishes. You can eat this orzo pasta both hot and cold. Combine with fish or as I did, with a fried vegetable skewer. The anise seeds add an extra touch to this flavor combination.

Orzo with beetroot, apple and feta

This orzo dish is not only a visual feast for the eyes, but also a pleasure for your sense of taste.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Cuisine World kitchen, Own recipe

Servings 4 persons

Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

• cutter / blender
• cooking pot

Ingredients

  

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• 250 gr orzo pasta
• 5 cooked beetroot
• 250 ml beetroot juice
• ½ apple
• 200 gr feta cheese
• ½ teaspoon anise seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Boil the orzo pasta in water with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Once cooked, place in a colander to drain excess water. Mix with a little olive oil so that the paste does not stick.
• Cut 4 cooked beetroot into large pieces and put them in the blender together with the beetroot juice. Mix this into a fine, smooth sauce. Pour the sauce into a pot, season with salt and pepper and add the anise seeds. Mix well.
• Cut the remaining beetroot and half an apple into small cubes. Spoon them into the sauce. Crumble the feta and spoon half of it into the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add the pasta, mix well and crumble the rest of the feta on top.

  I finished it off with some mint leaves, but that is optional. I served this dish together with grilled veggie skewers.

Notes

Looking for a delicious and suprising salad? Hot or cold? Then try this tasty orzo pasta with beetroot, apple and feta! The secret behind this dish is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The beetroot adds an earthy sweetness, while the apples bring a touch of freshness. The creamy feta cheese provides a delicious salty counterpart. Would you rather eat the pasta warm? Then warm up the sauce, add the diced beetroot and apple and spoon in the al dente orzo. Finish with feta… This orzo salad is an irresistible treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy! Be sure to let me know what you thought… Greetings from the south, Patricia

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 269IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 2mg

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