orzo

noun

or·zo ˈȯrd-(ˌ)zō

: rice-shaped pasta

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The only exception was orzo rice—about 5 percent remained on the tile and hardwood floors at the end of the test. —

Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023 Similarly, a roasted okra, green beans and paneer with green chutney and lime was a delight that made a weeknight meal far less mundane, and a sheet pan orzo with broccoli and mozzarella sent my imagination in a multitude of directions for my own spin on the idea. —

Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022 Serve with cooked rice, orzo or farro, or over slices of toasted bread. —

Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Jan. 2022 Our thoughts: The orzo was a nice change of pace in the pasta department, but the spinach was inconsistent -- some crunchy, some wilted. —

cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021 Advertisement Serve it with orzo, rice or crusty bread for sopping up the luscious juices. —

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023 Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. —

Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2021 Add salt and boil the other half of the orzo. —

Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023 Along with noodle kugel and potato latkes, there are appetizing cases selling spreads and salads by the half-pound (including hummus, macaroni, Greek orzo, chicken and tuna), plus 14 fresh-baked bagel flavors, bialys and flagels (aka flat bagels). —

Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2023 See More

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