Orzo With Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like a grain of rice, hence its name which means ‘barley’ in Italian.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Orzo With Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
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In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add cooked orzo pasta to the pan and mix well.
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Crumble blue cheese and add it to the pan, stirring until melted.
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Stir in walnuts, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
