Orzo with Tuna

Quick and Healthy Dinner: Orzo with Tuna

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

You can really use any rice or pasta for this dish in place of the orzo.

Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Recipe type: Main

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken stock or broth
• 8 oz. orzo
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• salt and pepper
• ¾ cup green olives, diced
• 3 pouches (2.6 oz.) StarKist® Albacore Tuna, Low Sodium
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauce pan or cast iron dish, bring the chicken stock to a boil, add the orzo and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. The orzo will absorb all the stock.
2. Using a medium to large sized skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, carrots, bell pepper, and celery for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add in the olives and tuna and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Mix well. Lastly, mix in the cooked orzo and fresh parsley, toss together, let cook for a minute and serve.