Mediterranean Orzo with White Beans and Calamari

Name: Mediterranean Orzo with White Beans and Calamari
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters basil chiffonade (leaves rolled and cut into very thin ribbons) plus more for garnish; 59 milliliters basil-infused olive oil; 454 grams calamari, cleaned, cone removed, cut into ¼ inch rings; 59 milliliters lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for calamari pan; 59 milliliters oregano, leaves; 454 grams orzo pasta; 59 milliliters parsley, roughly chopped; 8 servings salt and pepper

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mediterranean Orzo with White Beans and Calamari a try. One serving contains 389 calories, 16g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up basil chiffonade, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare orzo according to package directions, drain, place in a large mixing bowl, and stir in ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.In a large non-stick saute pan, saute calamari rings with a scant amount of oil, about 1 minute or just until opaque. Season with salt & pepper. Repeat with body portions, sauteeing about 2 minutes or just until opaque. Set aside.

Ingredients you will need

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt And Pepper

Squid

Orzo

Cooking Oil

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Mixing Bowl

Frying Pan

Add the white beans, herbs, lemon juice and zest, basil-infused olive oil, and calamari to the orzo, and fold gently to combine. Season with Salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice