How to Use orzo in a Sentence

orzo

noun
  • Eat the mix warm straight from the pan or serve over a pile of orzo or with bread.
    — Genevieve Ko New York Times, Star Tribune, 7 Apr. 2021
  • With pre-cooked chicken, wait and add it at the same time as the orzo.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • With pre-cooked chicken, wait and add it at the same time as the orzo.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Serve over orzo or rice with a light side salad for a complete meal.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Add the orzo and fish sauce and season again with salt and pepper.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Step 5 Serve with cooked orzo, rice or crusty bread to sop up the juices.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Serve over orzo or rice with a light side salad for a complete meal.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Shrimp, orzo and spinach are tossed in a pineapple-herb sauce that’s as bright as a beach day.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Serve the kebabs with orzo, a mixed green salad and whole-grain rolls.
    — Susan Nicholson, ajc, 23 Feb. 2018
  • To the bowl, add the orzo; toss with the vegetable-cheese mixture.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Add orzo to the broth and let that lil’ pasta cook for 8 or so minutes.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2020
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in orzo, garlic and 3 cups of the broth.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
  • Serve with rice, orzo, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Divide turkey pieces placing them next to the orzo on each bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Serve the chicken with the spinach orzo and top with the tomato mixture.
    — Allison Fishman, Woman's Day, 26 Apr. 2013
  • Bone-in chicken thighs are seared, then braised in a creamy broth mixed with boursin cheese and orzo pasta.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes the cultures meet on the same plate — as with piri piri tofu over crispy orzo.
    — Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • For example, boil farro with orzo, green or brown lentils or brown and black sticky rice.
    — Ali Slagle, New York Times, 12 May 2020
  • Entrees begin with a cup of thick lemon orzo soup and are served with both rice and spicy garlic dip.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Add half the orzo to the pan and continue to cook until the orzo starts to brown.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Light and healthy, this orzo chicken salad is a vibrant dish for an easy dinner.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • If using pre-cooked chicken, add 3 cups towards the end of the recipe while the orzo cooks.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Add the orzo to the water and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes.
    — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 19 June 2019
  • One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
  • One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The orzo was firm and perfectly cooked, the veggie flavors were fresh.
    — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Small shells, elbow macaroni, orzo would all work.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Add lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon Brussels sprouts or split pea soup in half-pint or pint sizes.
    — Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • Transfer orzo to a bowl and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 30 Oct. 2020

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