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4.8 from 12 votes

Greek Manestra

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 as a side dish
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Others

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

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  1. All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  2. Heat the oil in a pot then add the onion.
  3. Sauté for a minute, stirring all the time.
  4. Add the garlic and cook until that and the onion are both soft and caramelized.
  5. Turn the heat down a bit and stir in the orzo.
  6. Cook for 1 minute then stir in the tomato pasta.
  7. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the wine and cook until it completely evaporates.
  9. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  10. Add the bay leaves, allspice, sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  11. Now add the stock or hot water, a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  12. The orzo will quickly absorb the liquid and it will take about 15 minutes to cook.
  13. When the orzo is al dente (tender but with a slight bite to it) take the pan off the heat.
  14. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  15. You will see the orzo soaks up more of the sauce and the mixture thickens during this time.
  16. Serve the Greek menestra warm.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.