Enjoy salmon, broccoli, green beans, tomatoes, grapes, and corn with orzo! A healthy and delicious choice for lunch.
Orzo, also known in Italy as risoni, and popular in Greek cuisine as kritharaki, is a form of short-cut pasta shaped like a large grain of rice. Orzo is traditionally made from flour, but it can also be made of whole grain. It is often made with semolina, a type of flour made from durum wheat.
For one person:
- Cook orzo according to the instructions on the package. Usually orzo needs to cook for at least 10 minutes. I use less than 1/2 cup (120 ml) raw orzo as it doubles in weight when cooked.
- Warm up frozen broccoli and green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cured salmon (or smoked salmon if you prefer smoked fish) on the plate.
4 oz (120 gr) of fish is usually enough for lunch. - Add orzo and cooked vegetables on the plate.
- Cut a few cherry tomatoes and grapes in half and garnish the meal with these.
- If you have corn in can, I recommend to add some corn on the orzo. Sweet corn adds a lovely taste to this dish.
- Season with a sprinkle of salt and lemon juice.
- If you have fresh dill at home, add some on the salmon!

