Greek Orzo Recipe | Serves 4 | Ready to eat in 30 Minutes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly while still providing a neutral flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive and provide a similar briny taste.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds umami flavor.

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.

Add the whole can of tomato paste, kosher salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper to taste, ground cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon), and dried spearmint (1 heaping teaspoon).

Stir to coat the meat in the tomato paste and spices and cook until tomato paste begins to brown, about two minutes.

Add the four cups of water; bring to a boil.

Add orzo (1 cup); stir, cover, and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, until orzo is cooked (approximately 20 minutes).

Serve with grated Romano cheese and chopped fresh mint or parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

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