Orzo with Everything

Orzo with Everything

This is a recipe that varies based on personal preferences. Orzo is versatile and will go well with a variety of mix-ins. Here's an idea of what I usually throw together. Amounts of each ingredient vary by taste preferences.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orzo
  • Dash of cayenne or pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons or more pine nuts, pan toasted in 1 tablespoon of butter (until butter and pine nuts are browned)
  • Golden raisins, chopped into pieces
  • Garbanzo beans (start with 1/2 cup)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • Sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Black olives, chopped
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Dressing:
  • Lemon juice to taste (start with 2 tablespoons)
  • Olive oil to taste (start with 3 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt)

Instructions

1

Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and cool.

2

Toss the orzo with browned butter and pine nuts.

3

Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well.

4

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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