Mediterranean Vegetable Medley Salad Recipe olives oregano and feta cheese make the simple to prepare mediterranean dish extraordinary.
Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 8 minutes, Serve: 8
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES Butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half
3/4 cup small cherry tomatoes, cut ¡n half
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, ¡f desired
Method:
1. Place water in 4-quart a boil over medium-high Cover; continue cooking tender (4 to 6 minutes). saucepan. Bring water to heat. Add green beans. until beans are crisply Drain.
2. Add butter, oil and olives to green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
4. Top with feta cheese, if desired. Serve 1m mediately.
5. Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves.
Notes and Tips:
• Sprinkling green beans with salty feta cheese adds great taste. Look for different varieties, such as feta flavored with garlic and herbs, sun-dried tomatoes or peppercorns.
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Mediterranean Beef and Orzo Soup Recipe is a crusty bread and a crisp salad pair nicely with the satisfying soup.
Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 20 minutes, Serve 4 (1 1/2 cup)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES. Butter
1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained, halved
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
3 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup) uncooked dried orzo or rosamarina pasta
2 ounces (1/2 cup) LAND O LAKES Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley sprigs, if desired
Method:
1. Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add beef pieces. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned (7 to 10 minutes).
2. Add all remaining ingredÃents except cheeses and parsley. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (3 to 5 minutes).
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender (10 to 12 minutes).
4. To serve, top each serving with cheeses. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired.
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