Orzo Pasta Pilaf
Orzo pasta is a nice substitute for rice. It looks like rice and can be made like a pilaf, yet it has its own distinct texture and flavor.
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Ingredients
1 cup uncooked orzo (rosamarina) pasta
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
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2 cup finely chopped red onion2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
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4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds 4 cup golden raisins and dried cherry mixture1
4 teaspoon salt*Substitute 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed. **Substitute 2 tablespoons golden raisins and 2 tablespoons dried cherries.
How to make
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STEP 1
Prepare orzo as directed on package. Drain. Keep warm.
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STEP 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion and rosemary. Cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in pine nuts, dried raisin and cherry mixture and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until pine nuts are golden brown.
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STEP 3
Stir cooked onion mixture into hot orzo. Serve immediately.
Tip #1
- You can find pre-packaged dried fruit mixtures by the dried fruit in the baking section of your supermarket.
Tip #2
- To prepare this dish ahead, cook the orzo pasta as directed. Drain well; toss with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Spoon into resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, cook butter, onion, rosemary, nuts, dried raisin and cherry mixture and salt. Meanwhile, warm the orzo in the microwave or in a saucepan; stir in onion mixture.
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