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One Pot Wonder Recipe

This vibrant and healthy Mediterranean orzo pasta is ready in just 20 minutes! A burst of fresh flavors from olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes, this pantry-friendly recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight supper. Even faster if you have tapenade on hand! Impress your family with this delicious and easy one-pot meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 607.3 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 3.4 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for One Pot Wonder

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How to Make One Pot Wonder

  1. Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add 1 cup of orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. While the orzo cooks, combine 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons drained capers, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (optional) in a blender or food processor. Process until a coarse paste forms.
  4. Once the orzo is cooked, drain it, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the orzo to the pot.
  5. Stir in the olive-caper-garlic paste (or tapenade if using) to coat the orzo. Add a little reserved cooking liquid if needed to loosen the mixture.
  6. Add 5 ounces drained canned tuna, 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Stir well to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

30g

Carbs

15g

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