ORZO WITH CELERY, CRANBERRIES AND PECANS
Found printed on a package of celery from Cali. A recipe that can be either prepared as a stuffing or served as a side dish (or salad with a few modifications).
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- STUFFING: Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, cooking 4 minutes or until onions are translucent and golden brown.
- Add celery; cook 4 minutes longer.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained orzo, cooked celery and onion, cranberries, nuts, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently.
- At this point, if desired, the orzo is now ready to be stuffed.
- Variations:.
- As a SIDE DISH: Heat up the olive oil and butter in a saute pan on medium heat. Saute the celery, onion and UNCOOKED orzo pasta until lightly browned.
- Add 3 cups water or broth and bring to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer on low for 20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cranberries, pecans, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- To make it as a SALAD: boil orzo and cook until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water. Drain again. Transfer orzo to a salad bowl. Add the diced onion, minced celery and shredded basil to the pasta. In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together about 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice (play around with the proportion and amount of oil and lemon juice as desired), salt and pepper. Stir the vinaigrette into the orzo. FYI: the butter is omitted.
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ZeN DDM
[email protected]This dish looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Samantha Moore
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I'll be making it again for sure.
ddgbling Queen
[email protected]I've never had orzo before, but I'm definitely a fan now! This dish was delicious.
Tuli Rani nath
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.
Jef Ntungila
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of celery, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cranberries and pecans helped to balance out the celery flavor.
Harman Toor
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover orzo.
NannaAng
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the celery would taste in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised! It added a nice freshness and crunch.
Arlinda Ruhani
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.
Uche Okpor
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly, and the celery, cranberries, and pecans added a wonderful crunch and flavor.
Gulab Khan WAFA
[email protected]This orzo dish with celery, cranberries, and pecans was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was unique and incredibly satisfying.