Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo
  • 2 zucchini halved and sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup white mushrooms chopped
  • 6 ounces black olives large, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt

Method

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Swirl a bit of olive oil in a wide pan. When hot, add garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and olives. Toss well. Cook until softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Add orzo to pan, along with lemon juice. Fold everything together to combine.
  • Stir in cheese and salt to taste.