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Toasted Orzowith Spinach‑Feta Sauce and Bean Salad

Recipe by Maria Koutsogiannakis (Greek Out) on InstagramAdded 12 September 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A bright, Mediterranean‑inspired dish that marries toasted orzo with a creamy spinach‑feta sauce and a hearty bean salad. The combination of nutty pasta, tangy feta, and fresh greens delivers a satisfying, plant‑based meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Toasted Orzo with Spinach‑Feta Sauce and Bean Salad by Maria Koutsogiannakis (Greek Out), a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Toast 200 g of orzo pasta in a dry pan until lightly browned (visible at 0.6 s).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The orzo develops light brown color.

  2. Pour the spinach‑feta sauce over the toasted orzo and stir until evenly coated (visible at 1.6 s).

  3. Mix the spinach‑feta sauce thoroughly with the orzo using a wooden spoon (visible at 2.9 s).

  4. Add the prepared green puree base (white beans, red sauce, and white crumbles) to the pan and mix gently.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The puree base is mixed through the coated orzo without breaking up the beans.

  5. Top with an additional drizzle of red sauce and sprinkle extra white crumbles for garnish, if desired.

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Orzo, 4 ways

Four creators posted their own.

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  2. Nicole1 hr 10 min15 ingr.Only this one uses chicken thigh cutlets, - olive oil and oregano
  3. Rachel55 min11 ingr.Only this one uses boursin cheese, italian chicken sausage and cherry tomatoes
  4. Maria Koutsogiannakis (Greek Out)25 min5 ingr.Only this one uses orzo pasta, spinach-feta sauce and white beans
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