Sesame Orzo With Charred Onions Recipes

TOASTED SESAME ORZO

Steps:

• Place sesame seeds in a small skillet. Cooke over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
• Melt margarine in medium skillet. Add spinach and garlic; cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in milk, cheese, oregano, paprika, pepper and seeds; serve immediately.

SESAME ORZO WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.
• In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds.
• In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper.

SESAME ORZO WITH CHARRED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a dry skillet toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• Boil orzo in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to sesame seeds.
• Slice scallions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces.
• Heat oil in non-stick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season to taste with salt and pepper.