Dinner for 4

Greek Baked Orzo

Name: Greek Baked Orzo
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 2 cups kale; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tiny pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup uncooked orzo; 1 cans (14 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken or chickpeas; 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 1/2 tbsp butter (optional); 1/2 cup feta for topping (optional); 3 tbsp dill for topping (optional); lemon squeezies for serving (optional)

$10.12for 450 minServes 4

Orzo, vegetables, tomatoes, and chicken or chickpeas bake together with broth for a hearty Greek-style skillet meal.

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Kale, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical	16 oz	$1.24Typical price
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.64Typical price
	Broth, 21 oz$0.07/oz typical	21 oz	$1.45Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Feta, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.88Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.12

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.53 per serving$10.12 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 red bell pepper
2 cups kale
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tiny pinch of red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup uncooked orzo
1 cans (14 oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken or chickpeas
2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp butter (optional)
1/2 cup feta for topping (optional)
3 tbsp dill for topping (optional)
lemon squeezies for serving (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
Stir in the kale, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, tomato paste, and orzo, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, chicken or chickpeas, and broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cover the skillet and bake for 25 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Stir in the butter if using, then top with feta, dill, and lemon juice if using.

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