Orzo With Feta And Olives

This is a great summer dish and a popular addition to potlucks. Be careful not to add too many red pepper flakes or it will be spicy! You can also add halved cherry tomatoes for variety.

ORZO WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 ½ c orzo
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
¼ c olive oil
3 T pine nuts
½ t red pepper flakes
¾ c feta cheese, crumbled
¾ c black olives, sliced
1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
½ c parmesan cheese, shredded
¼ c fresh basil leaves, chopped

1) Cook orzo.
2) Steam broccoli.
3) Put orzo and broccoli in a large bowl.
4) Pour oil and nuts over orzo. Mix to coat.
5) Add feta, olives, tomatoes, parmesan, and basil.