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Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Pinenuts
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 8 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine Type: Greek
Ingredients:
  • 12 oz orzo (~1 2/3 cups)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (~1 tbsp)
  • 1/3 cup parsley, fresh italian / flat leaf, chopped
  • 1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped1
  • 3 tbsp vinegar, red wine
  • 1/4 tsp salt, sea
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 12 oz tomatoes, cherry, quartered (~2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup cheese, feta, crumbled
  1. Alternatives would be: mint, fresh
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for orzo.
  2. Cooking
    1. In a pan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking and saute pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes.
    2. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
    3. In a bowl whisk together garlic, parsley, basil, mint (if using), vinegar, remaining oil, and salt and pepper.
    4. Add tomatoes and feta and gently toss to combine.
    5. Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until "al dente", about 10 minutes.
    6. Drain orzo well and add to tomato mixture, tossing until just combined.
    7. Serve orzo topped with nuts.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 46723%
Total Fat 15g22%
    Saturated Fat 3g14%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 269mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 71g24%
    Dietary Fiber 4g15%
    Sugars 1g--
Protein 14g29%
Vitamin A 1180iu24%
Vitamin C 30mg50%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 3mg14%