Greek Manestra
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 as a side dish
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Calories
516 kcal
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Course
Others
Greek Manestra
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 3 very ripe peeled finely chopped or grated tomatoes
- 1 finely chopped red onion
- 9 ounces medium-sized orzo pasta
- 6 allspice berries
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- ¼ cup red wine
- ⅔ teaspoon white sugar
- 2 pints vegetable stock or hot water
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Heat the oil in a pot then add the onion.
- Sauté for a minute, stirring all the time.
- Add the garlic and cook until that and the onion are both soft and caramelized.
- Turn the heat down a bit and stir in the orzo.
- Cook for 1 minute then stir in the tomato pasta.
- Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and cook until it completely evaporates.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the bay leaves, allspice, sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Now add the stock or hot water, a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- The orzo will quickly absorb the liquid and it will take about 15 minutes to cook.
- When the orzo is al dente (tender but with a slight bite to it) take the pan off the heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- You will see the orzo soaks up more of the sauce and the mixture thickens during this time.
- Serve the Greek menestra warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Sodium
1005mg
(42%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1397IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1397IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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