Mediterranean Style Orange Orzo Risotto - Florida Citrus

Ingredients

• 1½ cups 100% Florida Orange Juice
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1½ cups orzo pasta
• 1 cup water
• 2 medium Florida oranges, sectioned, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• Crumbled feta cheese for garnish, optional
• In a 3-quart stock pot, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Add the orzo and stir to coat. Sauté orzo, stirring constantly, until orzo starts to turn golden brown.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Combine orange juice and water; add liquid to orzo ½ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vegetable mixture, chopped oranges and parsley; garnish with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
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