BUTTERY TOASTED ORZO

[Buttery Toasted Orzo]
View larger image

SERVES 4

I just love this recipe. With the butter and the browned orzo, it has a wonderful, nutty taste. This is especially good with entrees that have a light tomato-based sauce spooned on top to add acidic contrast to the richness of the butter. But it is equally good served as is.

INGREDIENTS

2 to 4 tablespoons butter (see note below)

1-1/2 cups orzo

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, more if needed

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the orzo and stir well to coat the grains with the butter. Cook until a nutty brown color, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add the 2 cups of broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed, adding a little more if needed until the orzo is tender. Season with salt, pepper and parsley. Stir well. Serve immediately.

Note: When I first made this recipe, I used 4 tablespoons of butter and it was delicious. SInce then, I try to use less butter in my cooking, and I have found that 2 tablespoons is plenty for me. The choice is yours.

Use your browser's BACK button to return to previous page
or go to the RECIPE INDEX.