Orzo with Snap Peas and Peanuts packs amazing flavor and crunch in every bite! And this dish is healthy too, with lots of protein and fiber!
Orzo is one of my favorites kinds of pasta. It reminds me of the Rice-A-Roni I used to eat growing up. My favorite part was the smell of the rice browning in the butter…who could resist that? With this recipe, the Orzo is browned in olive oil, but the smell is still amazing! Add in snap the snap peas and peanuts and this dish is heard to resist. And to top it off, the vinegar gives it a slightly Asian flare your family will love! Make this a one-pot meal by adding in cooked chicken or shrimp!
One of the best things about Orzo is it’s quick to cook (no vats of boiling water needed!) And this easy recipe takes less than 20 minute to make…how easy is that? Served hot or cold, as an entree or a side dish, this colorful side dish will be a hit!
Looking for more delicious vegetable side dish recipes? Check out part of my collection here:
- Parmesan Chive Corn on the Cob – bursting with buttery flavor
- Honey Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe – star of the table
- Creamed Cauliflower – tasty mashed potato alternative
- Quinoa Vegetable Medley – with a splash of tangy Balsamic
- Basil Corn Cakes – top with Maple Bacon Butter
- Honey Dill Glazed Carrots – sweet and savory side
This is how I make my Orzo with Snap Peas and Peanuts. This recipe has been loosely adapted from Cooking Light.
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Orzo with Snap Peas and Peanuts
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Orzo uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts chopped
- 2 tbsp champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add uncooked orzo to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo becomes fragrant and just starts to turn golden.
- Add the unsalted chicken stock and salt to the skillet and bring to a boil. Boil 8-10 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed. Add in the snap peas, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in unsalted peanuts and vinegar.
Chef Tips
Note – reduce fat by using olive oil cooking spray instead of the 1 TBSP olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
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© Copyright Christine Mello for Must Love Home. We would love for you to share a link to this recipe but please do not copy/paste the recipe instructions to websites or social media. We are happy for you to share a photo with a link back to this website instead.
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