Sweet and Savory Orzo Pasta
With olives, garbanzo beans, tomato and cucumber, this pasta has delightful Mediterranean influences. Broccoli and onion top crunchy kale and crispy romaine in the DOLE® Chopped Sunflower Crunch Kit. A warm and savory meal for your next family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped DOLE® Yellow Onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup DOLE Broccoli, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 pkg. DOLE Chopped Sunflower Crunch Kit
- 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/4 cup black or green pitted olives, chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Directions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
- Heat oil in large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and broccoli; cook until onion is soft. Add dried basil and tomato; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped salad blend; cook until wilted. Stir in garbanzo beans, cucumbers and olives; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in the orzo, dressing and sunflower seeds packets. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with bacon packet and chopped fresh basil.