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Customer Reviews for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
9-Grain Orzo Blend
9-grain Orzo pasta. Spinach, carrots, Garbanzo beans & red bell peppers. Ready in 5-7 mins.
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43 out of 59(73%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
Review 1 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Easy Fixings- Soup
Date:April 26, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Indulgent, Easy Prep, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
Tweaked the recipe included for minestrone soup. Added diced polish sausage, a can of spicy diced tomatoes, 1 1lb package of gnocchi, and water to the top of the stock pot. Boiled, set and Served with MD hot fresh biscuits. My family loved it.
This was so easy and a quick fix!
MidwestMomma
Location: Westchester, IL
Cooking Style: Whatever's Fast
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 35-44
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Review 2 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Loved it!!
Date:January 18, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, Good Texture, Versatile
Made it with the Brocolli & cheddar soup and the naked brocolli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts, it was all absolutely delicious and my family loved it!! No complaints about all the veggies from my picky 7 yr old either :)
ellabella
Location: Bartlett, IL
Cooking Style: Foodie
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 25-34
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Too much spinach
Date:May 13, 2012
Pros: Easy Prep, Healthy
Cons: not kid friendly
I liked the way this side dish sounded... the kids love pasta and limited vegetables. But when we cooked it, the spinach was overwhelming. Too much green, unfortunately, for the kids to enjoy. Will try putting into a soup so the the flavors can blend. I think that's the best choice for us!
KatieH
Location: Mundelein, IL
Cooking Style: I Don't Really Cook
Family: I've Got a Whole Pack
Age: 35-44
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Excellent side dish
Date:May 11, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy, Versatile
I'm new to ordering from Market Day and this was the first of two items that I've tried, so far. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Just putting it in a dish to microwave smelled wonderful. My microwave was more powerful so I should have cut the time, but it was still very good. I've already placed an order for 3 more bags for next month. Can't wait to try it as a cold greek salad, as the box suggested.
Cindalee
Location: Sykesville, MD
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: 45-54
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Review 5 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Grossed out by the spinach
Date:May 10, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy
Cons: Poor Texture
This dish looked and sounded great - until I actually ate it. I tried a little and the flavor was pretty good - but couldn't get past the excessive mushy spinach. Thought I would reheat and try again the next day - still had the good flavor but ended up tossing the rest due to the spinach/texture issue.
warp
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 25-34
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Review 6 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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I use this as a Salad Base
Date:May 8, 2012
Pros: Healthy, Good Texture, Versatile, great salad base
Cons: cooking instructions are not accurate for best use
I've never tried this product on it's own. I modified the Greek Salad receipe found in the Market Day Cook Book and have gotten raves.
I use Trader Joe's Brand Goddess salad dressing and a red onion.
MomWhoLoves2Cook
Location: Delaware County, PA
Cooking Style: Foodie
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Review 7 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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yuck
Date:May 8, 2012
Cons: Poor Texture, Poor Flavor
I was really disappointed. After cooking in the microwave, it came out mushy and the flavor was not good at all.
tdl98
Location: Strongsville, OH
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: I've Got a Whole Pack
Age: 35-44
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Review 8 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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A Favorite
Date:May 4, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Indulgent, Easy Prep, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
I really like this product. This is a great dish for those on the go and in a hurry or for a nice meal on a Sunday. I cook this with the Seasoned Salmon, Lemon Peppered Salmon. Layer the Orzo Blend at the bottom of the dish, add your meat on top, cover and bake. For the last 3-5 minutes bake uncovered and wow -- a great meal and my husband really loves it.
Vickie
Location: Laurel, MD
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: 45-54
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Review 9 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Dried out in the microwave
Date:May 1, 2012
Pros: Healthy
Cons: Poor Texture, Bland
I prepared this as instructed but it came out hardened and dry out of the microwave. Would probably be great in a soup or with some other liquid. I tried preparing it again with added water and it helped, but still "needs" something.
Twingirlzmom
Location: MI
Cooking Style: Whatever's Fast
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 35-44
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Review 10 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Disappointing
Date:April 28, 2012
Pros: Easy Prep, Healthy
Cons: Bland, Poor Flavor
Health alternative to everyday vegie but very bland and not too tasty. Would not recommend.
dsgranma
Location: Reading, Ohio
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: 55-65
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Review 11 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Had high hopes for this new dish...
Date:April 27, 2012
Pros: Easy Prep, Healthy, Good Texture
Cons: Bland, Poor Flavor
Just tried this tonight, and I'm sorry to say I was pretty disappointed. I found it extremely bland, and could only eat it after adding lots of seasoning after cooking. I think it's a great idea, but it's not something I would ever purchase as prepared...the rest of the family wouldn't eat it at all, so this one just didn't work for us.
sherchaf
Location: Livonia, MI
Cooking Style: I Can't Get Out of the Kitchen
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 35-44
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Review 12 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Good & easy side dish
Date:April 26, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy, Versatile
We really liked this sample and I am ordering the large size now.
I simmered it in some chicken broth for about 15 minutes because the sample did not list stove-top directions - it turned out just fine!
I simmered it in some chicken broth for about 15 minutes because the sample did not list stove-top directions - it turned out just fine!
mina
Location: Wisconsin
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: Over 65
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Review 13 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Packed full of goodness
Date:April 25, 2012
I tried this through the free package last month. I liked it pretty much, but thought it could use some more flavor. The texture though was great and it's a fantastic way to get some grains and veggies into your diet. I love garbanzo beans but didn't think they fit well in this mix, but others may disagree. I'm not sure yet if I'd buy it again, but I did think it was pretty good. 2 points per serving if you are doing Weight Watchers, so this is a good side dish option for sure!
jenjim2021
Location: Columbus, OH
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 35-44
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Review 14 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Great side dish!
Date:April 22, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, High Quality
I bought this as a change for our typical "side veggie" and we loved it! Very flavorful and so easy to make - just microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at the 5 minute mark. We had it alongside Market Day's Grilled Salmon and it was the perfect easy-to-make, healthy meal!
OnlyMom
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 35-44
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Review 15 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Very Good!
Date:April 19, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
Has a little kick to it. We loved it, very flavorful!
plzkn5
Location: detroit
Cooking Style: I Can't Get Out of the Kitchen
Family: I've Got a Whole Pack
Age: 35-44
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Review 16 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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YUMMY
Date:April 19, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Indulgent, Easy Prep, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
Great as a side dish or as a lunch. Someone wrote this was spicey, I think they have the wrong product, this is not spicey at all
MeganO
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Cooking Style: I Can't Get Out of the Kitchen
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: 25-34
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Review 17 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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One of our new favorites!!
Date:April 18, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy, Good Texture
We have been trying to get more vegetables, beans, and whole grains into our diet, without much success -- my mac and cheese loving kids aren't crazy about a lot of healthier side dishes. When I took my first bite of this orzo blend, I thought it was a little bland, but I think that's because my taste buds are used to overly salty prepared sides. As I adjusted to the lower salt content, I found myself going back for seconds. The seasoning is subtle and quite tasty. This is an easy, yummy way to get veggies and whole grains into the family. Plus, I love the combination of textures, between the chickpeas, spinach, and orzo. Light and delicious!
slpmomof4
Location: Central Illinois
Cooking Style: Whatever's Fast
Family: I've Got a Whole Pack
Age: 35-44
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Review 18 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Awesome soup recipe!
Date:April 18, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Indulgent, Easy Prep, Kid-Friendly, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
I made the recipe that came with this for Sausage Minestrone Soup. It's made with turkey sausage and is DELICIOUS! My husband raved about it for days aNd he is very hard to please. Very easy to make also. THANKS MARKET DAY!!!
Chel
Location: Jackson, WI
Cooking Style: I Can't Get Out of the Kitchen
Family: Family of 3-4
Age: 45-54
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Review 19 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Way too spicey
Date:April 12, 2012
Cons: too spicey
I took one bite of this and that was all I could take. It was so spicey that it not only burned the inside of my mouth, but it burned all the way down. I suggest that you take this off the market. It was a complete waste of money. I will think twice before I try new things again!
lindalane1
Location: Loveland, OH
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: Over 65
0 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for 9-Grain Orzo Blend
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Love this side dish!
Date:April 11, 2012
Pros: Flavorful, Easy Prep, Healthy, High Quality, Good Texture, Versatile
This is a great side to anything. It is flavorful, healthy and the prep time is nothing. I would recommend this to anyone. I even love it by itself!! Put it with the chophouse burgers and you have a great lunch! I hope they don't discontinue this one!
balligo
Location: Oxford, PA
Cooking Style: Health-Conscious
Family: Just the Two of Us
Age: 55-65
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