Orzo Pasta with Lentils and Cheese
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. At first glance, the combination of pasta and lentils seems quite unusual. But with the addition of a dressing made from olive oil, wine vinegar, feta cheese, and fresh onion, the dish becomes flavorful, hearty, and delicious. All the details are ready—serve the finished dish at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients. Rinse the lentils in cold water and dry them.
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Step 2
2. Cook Orzo pasta in a large amount of boiling salted water until done, according to package instructions. Drain the water, transfer the pasta to a large bowl, and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Place the orzo in the refrigerator to cool.
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Step 3
3. Pour water over the lentils, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cover with a lid. Cook the lentils until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and set aside to cool.
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Step 4
4. Combine olive oil and red vinegar. In a separate bowl, mix chopped olives, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and dill.
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Step 5
5. Mix all ingredients, season with pepper to taste. Cover with a lid and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour.