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Creamy Orzo & English Peas

Sweet peas, creamy goat cheese and simple orzo pasta make this an easy summer meal or side dish
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15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry orzo
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 4 oz. goat cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups English peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 Tbsp. mint leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes until it sizzles. Add the orzo and saute one more minute until orzo is coated with the oil and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and wine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and add the salt and peas. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the goat cheese and mint.
Keyword dinner, pasta
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