RiceSelect® Orzo
INGREDIENTS: SEMOLA WHEAT, DURUM FLOUR WHEAT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID
CONTAINS: WHEAT
- 2 quarts water
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Bring water to a boil. Add salt, if desired. Stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Cook uncovered 8-10 minutes. Drain and serve. Yields approximately 3 cups.
What is Orzo?
This little pasta offers enormous culinary potential made with 100% enriched durum semolina wheat, making it the perfect pantry staple for delicious and filling meals. Resembling large grains of rice, this small pasta is incredibly versatile when cooking and works as a base to create unforgettable flavors.
For more tasty meal options explore our other varieties like Whole Wheat Orzo packing in more protein and fiber or Tri-Color Orzo enriched with spinach and tomato for added flavor.
Benefits
- Made with Quality Semolina Durum Wheat
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Certified Kosher by Star K
- Packaged in a 100% recyclable, BPA-Free jar
- No preservatives or additives and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium
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How to Cook Orzo
With a cook time of 10 minutes, this versatile pasta can stand on its own as a delicious meal or help to elevate your next culinary creation. Using 2 quarts of water and 1 cup of orzo, simply bring the water to a boil, add salt and orzo. Cook it uncovered for 8-10 minutes, drain and serve.
How much does it make? 1 cup of dry pasta yields approximately 3 cups of cooked orzo.
Orzo Recipes
There are plenty of ways to cook orzo, however one of our favorite recipes would definitely have to be this sweet and savory Chicken Messina Recipe.
How is Orzo Different From Pasta?
Despite Orzo’s striking similarities to rice, it may shock you to learn that Orzo is actually technically a pasta. Orzo goes particularly well in risottos, salads and soups.
Calories in Cooked Orzo
A serving of cooked RiceSelect® Orzo will contain approximately 200 Calories.
Orzo Pasta
While many might confuse the small shape with a rice variety like Arborio Rice, orzo is actually pasta made with 100% enriched durum semolina wheat. It can also be used in any recipe calling for rice, quinoa or other pastas. One delicious way to take advantage of orzo pasta is by making it into a filling for these Orzo stuffed Zucchini Boats.
Orzo Salad
Just like other pastas, when cooked, it can be chilled and tossed with fresh vegetables, olives, cheese, herbs or greens to make an orzo pasta salad. Drizzle with a vinaigrette or dressing and serve it as the main dish or as a side for your meal.
Chicken Orzo Soup
To make your own one-pot chicken and orzo soup recipe, start with a base of flavor by browning chicken thighs in oil, adding in vegetables, seasonings, wine, broth and orzo, and cook until tender. Customize the recipe to your preferred seasonings and vegetables and enjoy.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A perfect blend of creamy and comforting, this Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup recipe is one to keep on hand. Utilizing just a few simple and fresh ingredients, transport yourself with Greek-inspired flavors like citrus lemon chicken and orzo pasta in a luscious broth.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
With its origins in the Mediterranean, it’s no wonder that orzo wonderfully complements the tastes and vibrant colors of a variety of coastal cuisines. Whether it's a Mediterranean-style orzo pasta salad, sautéed into a savory rice pilaf, tossed with grilled vegetables or chicken, or served as a bed for Beef Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo, you’re bound to make something incredible.
Greek Orzo Salad
To give your classic orzo salad a Greek touch, common ingredients include Kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and herbs. Get creative with your favorites and add any other seasonal items of choice like red pepper, eggplant or zucchini.
Chicken Orzo
The winning combination of orzo and chicken doesn’t have to stop at Mediterranean cuisine. Serve up a bit of spontaneous brilliance by marinating the chicken in Asian inspired flavors such as soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha hot sauce or rice wine vinegar. If you prefer a meal with a kick, try Tex-Mex ingredients like chili powder, cumin, cilantro and lime!
Orzo with Peas
Add a pop to your table with a one-pot dish of orzo with peas and Parmesan cheese. Starting with a base of sautéed garlic and onion, lightly toasted orzo cooked in broth with Parmesan and peas mixed in, the delicious flavor is simple yet incredibly tasty.
Vegetarian Orzo Recipes
Make any of your favorite orzo dishes vegetarian by using extra vegetables or a meat free protein like tofu, tempeh, seitan or beans.
Pesto Orzo
Just as other traditional pasta dishes, orzo can also be coated with any homemade tomato or oil-based sauce of choice. Using homemade or quality store-bought pesto sauce is ideal to add herbaceous flavor to every bite in both warm and chilled dishes.
