ORZO WITH DRIED FRUITS AND NUTS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 12 stuffing portions

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups orzo
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dried apricots, plumped in Port wine
6 tablespoons unsalted, butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Pinch sugar and cinnamon
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook 2 cups orzo in 4 cups chicken broth so that pasta absorbs flavor of broth. Transfer to a bowl. Chop apricots and fold into orzo. Melt 4 tablespoons butter until golden and add to orzo; season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat, covered in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until hot. To create garnish: saute almonds in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with a pinch of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the stuffing when it comes out of the oven.

Mark Bako
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Vinaykumar Shirur
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different type of dried fruit.


sserwadda godfrey
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The dried fruits add a nice touch of sweetness, while the nuts add a crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muzaffer Hussain
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Zachariah Williams
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The dried fruits and nuts added so much flavor and texture that I couldn't get enough. I'll definitely be making this again.


Espresso Cookie
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Orzo with dried fruits and nuts - a must-try!


Khaled Asiry
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Mushroom Wood Lands
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I'm always looking for new and interesting side dishes, and this orzo recipe definitely fits the bill. The dried fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rony Sarker
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Orzo with dried fruits and nuts - a new favorite!


Buddini Jayakody
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This orzo dish with dried fruits and nuts was a delightful culinary adventure. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the crunchy texture of the nuts, created a symphony of flavors in my mouth. I highly recommend this recipe to anyon