Post by chefkel on Mar 6, 2007 21:33:37 GMT -5
Spiced Orzo Pilaf
[glow=red,2,300]This dish ROCKED! the flavor was AMAZING! we think next time I will make some naan or flatbread to go with it[/glow]
This pasta is cooked in a manner similar to traditional rice pilaf.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, orzo, orange juice, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in dates and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in chopped carrot, fresh cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.
*** I added 1/2 C cooked shredded chicken, anbd subbed italian parsley for cilantro*****
[glow=red,2,300]This dish ROCKED! the flavor was AMAZING! we think next time I will make some naan or flatbread to go with it[/glow]
This pasta is cooked in a manner similar to traditional rice pilaf.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, orzo, orange juice, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in dates and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in chopped carrot, fresh cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.
*** I added 1/2 C cooked shredded chicken, anbd subbed italian parsley for cilantro*****