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Orzo Recipes You’ll Love
Versatile yet delicious, orzo has quickly become a household favourite. Discover orzo recipes with HelloFresh.
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Orzo Recipes
Whether you’re after an orzo pasta salad or looking for a warming orzo soup, we have plenty of orzo pasta recipes for you to try.
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Easy Orzo Recipes
Orzo is perfect for a summertime salad, as it’s light and fresh and can be made quickly. Try a Cajun spiced orzo recipe or one of the chicken and orzo salad recipes below.Further Easy Orzo Recipes
Orzo Salad Recipes
Orzo is perfect for a summertime salad as it’s light and fresh and can be made quickly. Try our Cajun spiced orzo recipe or our chicken and orzo Salad recipe below.
Kid-Friendly Orzo Recipes
Make mealtime a hit with these kids-friendly orzo recipes, offering tasty and nutritious dishes that are perfect for little appetites.
Vegetarian Orzo Recipes
Enjoy the versatility of orzo with these vegetarian recipes, featuring wholesome and delicious meat-free dishes. Vegetarian Orzo is perfect for any occasion.
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Orzo Pasta Recipe FAQs
Is orzo a pasta or rice?
Despite its shape, orzo is a type of pasta. Also known as ‘risoni’, which translates to ‘large rice’, it can often be confused as being rice. However, it is usually made of semolina flour or whole-wheat flour, which gives it its colour.
How much orzo pasta per person?
Allow approximately 75-90g of uncooked orzo pasta per person and cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until it’s cooked to your liking. All HelloFresh ingredients come pre-portioned, including the orzo pasta, so you don’t need to worry about food waste.
Can you reheat orzo??
Yes, you can reheat orzo in a few ways, including in the microwave, oven or saucepan. When orzo is chilled or defrosted, place it in a microwave-safe container and cook until piping hot. This can vary between 3-7 minutes, depending on the size of the portion. To prevent the dish from drying out, it's recommended to add a splash of water or an ice cube on top before microwaving.
Can you freeze orzo?
Yes, freeze orzo in an airtight container. It will keep for up to three months.
Is orzo healthy?
Orzo is one of the healthier pasta types, along with rigatoni and penne. That is because orzo is lighter and can leave you feeling full for longer.
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