Cold Lemon and Dill Orzo Pasta with Feta Cheese Recipe - Eat Simple Food

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly cooking oil.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add orzo to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the orzo and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.

Add cooked orzo to the skillet and toss to combine with vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add fresh dill and toss to combine.

If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.

Serve warm, garnished with additional dill and lemon zest.

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