Kritharoto (Orzo Pasta) with Peas, Lemon, and Feta

Name: Kritharoto (Orzo Pasta) with Peas, Lemon, and Feta
Total time: 21 min
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); ¼ cup olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 teaspoon Maras pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup white wine; 4 cups shelled fresh or frozen green peas, thawed; ½ cup chopped fresh chervil; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

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Chervil is a much-loved herb in Greece, where it's called myronia. If unavailable, substitute 7 tablespoons fresh parsley plus 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon. You can also sub 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for Maras. Serves 6 as a main course or 12 as a meze.

By Aglaia Kremezi

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2016

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Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

21 mins

total:

21 mins

Yield:

Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Bring stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Step 2
Heat a high-sided sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add pasta, pepper, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; cook 30 seconds. Add hot stock; bring to a boil. If using fresh peas, add to pan. If using frozen peas, add during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Cook the pasta mixture 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in chervil and the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

351 calories; fat 12.7g; saturated fat 3.4g; mono fat 7.2g; poly fat 1.2g; protein 15g; carbohydrates 44g; fiber 6g; cholesterol 11mg; iron 4mg; sodium 470mg; calcium 123mg; sugars 7g.

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kihelaine

05/28/2022

This recipe was a huge hit! So much flavor. I am vegan so I used a vegetable broth and I made a vegan feta for the cheese. Also, I couldn’t find chevril so I used fresh mint from my garden. I will definitely make this again. I wasn’t sure if it is meant to be served hot or cold. My recommendation would be room temperature or warm as this really brings out the flavors.

daneanp

05/18/2017

No chervil so used parsley. Will be better with fresh peas. Will make again.

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