Orzo Pilaf With Peas Pearl Onions And Roasted Red Peppers Recipes

HERBED ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Saute 1 chopped onion and 1 thyme sprig in butter over medium heat until golden; season with salt. Increase the heat to medium high; add 1 cup orzo and toast 2 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the orzo is tender, 15 minutes. Stir in some chopped dill. Top with sour cream and paprika.

ORZO PILAF WITH PEAS, PEARL ONIONS, AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large, deep-sided skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add the broth, peas and pearl onions, red peppers, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring a few times until the orzo is tender yet still firm to the bite and absorbed the liquids, about 15 minutes. Serve at once.

ROSEMARY LEMON ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-quart heavy saucepan sauté orzo in butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned lightly and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring liquid to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.

ORZO PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS, LEEKS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Bring broth and tomatoes just to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leeks and garlic. Cover skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in cooked orzo, basil, vinegar, tomatoes and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish; cover with foil.
• Bake pilaf until heated through, about 40 minutes. Serve hot.