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Beetroot and feta orzo

At home recipes · Date night

Beetroot colours a simple orzo dish, finished with feta and dill.

10 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 2 · Main

Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated

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Beetroot colours a simple orzo dish, finished with feta and dill.

An OPR editorial recipe for home cooking. The photograph is a serving illustration.

The method

  1. 1Cook orzo following the packet, reserving a mug of cooking water.
  2. 2Warm oil in a saucepan and add beetroot with 2 tbsp water. Heat until piping hot, then add spinach and wilt.
  3. 3Fold in orzo, lemon juice and half the feta. Loosen with cooking water if needed.
  4. 4Divide between bowls and finish with remaining feta, dill and pepper.

Cook's notes & swaps

A little help from the OPR kitchen

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Make it your own

Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.

A note from the OPR kitchen

An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.

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