Skillet Orzo with Zucchini Corn Feta Mint

Skillet Orzo with Zucchini, Corn, Feta & Mint

Skillet Orzo with Zucchini, Corn, Feta & Mint

45 minutes

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  • Serving Size:   4
  • Weight Watchers:   13 Points
Cuisine
  • side dish
  • lunch
  • main course
  • main dish
  • dinner
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Ingredients
  • 3 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 small zucchini, cut into approximate 3/4-inch dice
  • 2 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut from the cobs (in a pinch you can sub 1 1/2 c. frozen, thawed corn)
  • 1 1/2 c. (about 8 oz.) orzo pasta
  • 14 oz. can low-sodium chicken broth, plus enough water to equal 3 c. total liquid
  • 3/4 t. salt
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 1 T. minced fresh mint
  • 3/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 T. fresh lemon juice
  • salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions

Heat 2 t. oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.

Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt, and cook stirring occasionally until the zucchini is well-browned and just tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the zucchini to a plate, add 1 t. oil, the corn and a pinch of salt. Cook until the corn is browned at the edges and just tender, another 3-4 minutes, add corn to the plate with the zucchini.

To the skillet, add the remaining 2 T. oil and the orzo. Cook stirring constantly until the orzo is toasty and browned, 2-3 minutes.

Add the 3 c. liquid and the 3/4 t. salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring once or twice throughout, until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Off heat, add the sauteed veggies, scallions, mint, feta and lemon juice. Stir to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste.

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