TOASTED ORZO WITH SAFFRON AND FENNEL
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Saffron Fennel Healthy Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soften saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water and set aside.
- Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add orzo and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in saffron mixture, remaining 2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until orzo is just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle fennel bulb over orzo and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Stir fennel bulb into orzo, then serve sprinkled with fennel fronds.
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Jarisk Johnson
johnson_jarisk@gmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe that I would highly recommend.
Ranz Javier
ranz@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table quickly.
Ganesh Subedi
s@gmail.comI've never had toasted orzo before, but I really enjoyed it. It's a great alternative to pasta or rice.
Parker Black
b_p96@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Osarumwense Love
osarumwense.l84@gmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy and flavorful meal without meat.
Rivoningo Phakula
rivoningop@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. The saffron and fennel add a lot of flavor, so they won't even notice the veggies.
Abdullah Al Kafi
a_k11@yahoo.comI love that this dish is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, proteins, or spices to change up the flavor.
Benjamin Bryant
bryant.benjamin72@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.
Mahogany Domingue
mahogany11@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
Arnaldo Mangini
m_a@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Mirkhan liskani
liskani.m36@gmail.comI love the combination of saffron and fennel. They're both such flavorful spices.
Edeka Enyinda
e_e57@aol.comI added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious. It's a great way to get a complete meal in one pot.
Bissojit Shaha
s-bissojit57@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover orzo.
Imtiaz Ali
ali.imtiaz@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The saffron and toasted orzo balanced out the fennel flavor perfectly.
Taiwo Fatade Aiyedun
taiyedun@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very flavorful.
Bianca Is a MaTiRiAl gUrL
gurl@hotmail.frI wasn't sure how the fennel would taste, but it was actually really good. It added a nice anise flavor to the dish.
Rowena Bartonico
bartonico-rowena63@hotmail.comThe saffron added a beautiful golden color to the dish. It was also very flavorful.
Jeanette Marin
mj@yahoo.comI've never cooked with orzo before, but this recipe made it so easy. The dish turned out great and my family loved it.
jhanbir shtha
s.j92@hotmail.comThis dish was a delightful surprise! The toasted orzo had a nutty flavor that paired perfectly with the saffron and fennel. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.