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Orzo with Broccoli, Feta and Olives

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"This is a great recipe. I didn't have any fresh basil so I substituted fresh cilantro. I also added a little chopped red bell pepper for color. It got rave reviews from my husband. I will certainly make it again. " - souptonuts

Yield: 8 Ready in 20 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Pasta

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
1/4 colive oil
3 tbPine nuts
1/2 tsCrushed red pepper
3/4 cfeta cheese; Crumbled
1/2 cGrated Parmesan; fresh
3/4 cBlack olives, brine-cured
1/4 cfresh basil; Chopped
1 1/2 cOrzo
1 lbBroccoli; cut in florets

Orzo with Broccoli, Feta and Olives Preparation

Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove mixture from heat. Drain orzo and broccoli. Transfer to large bowl. Pour oil mixture over and toss to coat. Add feta, olives, Parmesan and basil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve. NOTES : Serves 8 as a side dish, 4 as a main dish. Recipe by: Bon Appetit - 9/94 Posted to EAT-L Digest by Fran on Dec 20, 1997

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This is a great recipe. I didn't have any fresh basil so I substituted fresh cilantro. I also added a little chopped red bell pepper for color. It got rave reviews from my husband. I will certainly make it again.
6 years, 7 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 14 hours, 8 minutes ago
Superb ! When you're in the mood for something a little different but tasty - try this recipe.
8 years, 7 months, 1 days, 15 hours, 7 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Vegetables
  2. Pasta
  3. Cheese
  4. Parmes
  5. Basil
  6. Broccoli
  7. Olive oil
  8. Parmesan
  9. Pine Nuts

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