Herbed orzo with pine nuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with flavor from a variety of herbs, such as basil, thyme, and oregano. Pine nuts add a nutty flavor and texture, and the whole dish is tossed in a light and flavorful dressing. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, herbed orzo with pine nuts is sure to please everyone at the table.
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HERBED ORZO WITH FETA
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
- Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
ORZO WITH HERBS
Steps:
- Cook 2 cups orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain. Chop 6 scallions; cook just the white parts in a skillet with olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the orzo, 2 cups chicken broth, the scallion greens and a handful each of chopped parsley and dill; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan.
GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF
"Mildly flavored and flecked with garlic and fresh herbs, this creamy, versatile side dish can accompany a wide variety of entrees. Plus, it's a cinch to put together." --Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS
Categories Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pine Nut Artichoke Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken.
Provided by ASCALESE
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes. Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt, as needed. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
HERBED ORZO WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS
Categories Herb Nut Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the orzo until it is al dente, drain it well, and transfer it to a bowl. Stir in the butter, the pine nuts, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste, add the coriander and the mint, and toss the mixture until it is combined well.
HERBED ORZO
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the herbs well, pat dry and use a sharp knife to mince them. Place in the bottom of a large serving bowl with the minced scallions, salt, pepper and grapefruit juice. Whisk in the oil.
- Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water and pat dry. Stir the pasta into the herb mixture, chill briefly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON ORZO WITH PINE NUTS
Make and share this Lemon Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anme7039
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook orzo then combine liquid ingredients with orzo.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley and cheese.
ORZO WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS
Provided by Colette Rossant
Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Six to eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the pine nuts and saute them over high heat for two to three minutes, until they are lightly golden. Turn off the heat; add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the sauce aside.
- Bring two quarts of water to a boil; add a teaspoon of salt. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Place the orzo in a large bowl, pour the sauce over the pasta and toss well.
- Serve with the pot roast
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS
I have shared this salad many times with the teachers at my school. They enjoy it so much that they ask me to bring it in. It's best to put the tomatoes on the salad just before serving so they won't wilt from the heat and moisture. In my opinion, the dish would not be as delectable if you substitute another vinegar for the balsamic vinegar.-Kate Whitehead, Lindenhurst, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HERBED ORZO
This simple side goes well with seared or baked fish and roasted vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente. Drain orzo and transfer to a medium bowl. Add herbs and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g
HERBED ORZO WITH PINE NUTS
Make and share this Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sageca
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
- Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
- Tip:.
- f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.6
Tips:
- To make the orzo more flavorful, toast it in a pan with olive oil before cooking it.
- Use a variety of herbs to give the orzo a more complex flavor. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- Add some vegetables to the orzo for a more colorful and nutritious dish. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
- Serve the orzo with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Herbed orzo with pine nuts is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is flavorful, versatile, and can be served hot or cold. With its combination of herbs, nuts, and cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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