Orzo With Artichokes And Pine Nuts Recipes

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
• While orzo cooks, lightly toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute, then coarsely chop.
• Drain artichoke hearts in a large sieve and rinse well. Pull off leaves from bases of hearts and quarter bases. Rinse leaves and bases well, then drain thoroughly.
• Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichokes (leaves and bases), parsley, and zest and toss to combine.

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to pkge. directions. Drain, rinse, drain again. Set aside.
• 2. Toast pine nuts in a small skillet, being careful not to burn them, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• 3. Drain artichokes and rinse well. If using whole artichokes in can, quarter them.
• 4. In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichoke hearts, parsley and lemon peel (or lemon juice). This side dish goes excellent with grilled chicken, fish, or beef. Serve chilled or at room temp. Enjoy! :)

ARTICHOKE AND PINE NUT ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a medium pan of water to the boil over a medium heat and add the orzo pasta. Cook for 7-8 mins until al dente.
• In the meantime, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 2-3 mins until golden, then set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season the dressing with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
• Drain the water thoroughly from the orzo. Stir through the artichokes and pour over the dressing. Stir to combine. Scatter with the toasted pine nuts just before serving.

ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the pine nuts, garlic, basil and pepper flakes in oil and butter just until nuts are lightly browned., Add the spinach, salt and pepper; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted, 4-5 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl., Drain pasta. Stir into spinach mixture. Drizzle with vinegar; sprinkle with cheese and tomato.