Greek Orzo Bowl

Olivelle

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Greek

Category

Main Dish

This hearty Greek Orzo Bowl is flavorful and filling! Toasted lemony orzo, savory chicken meatballs, paired with crisp bell pepper and green onions, salty feta and olives, and finished with a creamy dressing. This will be a recipe you'll crave again and again!

Greek Orzo Bowl

Ingredients

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    • 1 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil

    • 1 cup Dry Orzo

    • 2 cups Chicken Broth

    • 1 Red Bell Pepper, small dice

    • 2 Green Onions, sliced

    • ½ cup Kalamata Olives

    • 6 Mint Leaves, chiffonade

    • 10 Basil Leaves, chiffonade

    • ⅓ cup Feta

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    • 1lb Ground Chicken

    • ⅓ cup Panko

    • 1 Egg

    • 2 Tbsp Lemon & Dill Tzatziki Rub & Seasoning

    • 1 tsp Citrus Dill Sea Salt

    • 2 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil

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    • ½ cup Greek Yogurt

    • 2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Balsamic Vinegar

    • 2 tsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil

    • 1 Tbsp Lemon & Dill Tzatziki Rub & Seasoning

    • ½ tsp Citrus Dill Sea Salt

    Directions

    1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast until golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the stock and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

    2. In a medium bowl mix together all the meatball ingredients except for the olive oil and form into 1 inch balls. 

    3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and the 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Cook meatballs 3-4 minutes, flip and cover, and cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until the meatballs are done.

    4. In a small bowl combine the greek yogurt, vinegar, oil, rub, salt, and 2 Tbsp water.

    5. In a serving bowl add your cooked orzo, top with red bell peppers, green onions, olives, mint, basil, feta, and dressing.