ORZO WITH CELERY, CRANBERRIES AND PECANS
Found printed on a package of celery from Cali. A recipe that can be either prepared as a stuffing or served as a side dish (or salad with a few modifications).
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- STUFFING: Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, cooking 4 minutes or until onions are translucent and golden brown.
- Add celery; cook 4 minutes longer.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained orzo, cooked celery and onion, cranberries, nuts, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently.
- At this point, if desired, the orzo is now ready to be stuffed.
- Variations:.
- As a SIDE DISH: Heat up the olive oil and butter in a saute pan on medium heat. Saute the celery, onion and UNCOOKED orzo pasta until lightly browned.
- Add 3 cups water or broth and bring to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer on low for 20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cranberries, pecans, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- To make it as a SALAD: boil orzo and cook until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water. Drain again. Transfer orzo to a salad bowl. Add the diced onion, minced celery and shredded basil to the pasta. In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together about 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice (play around with the proportion and amount of oil and lemon juice as desired), salt and pepper. Stir the vinaigrette into the orzo. FYI: the butter is omitted.
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MD Shadin Hasan
m_hasan@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
Sawmil Magar
s-m@gmail.comI love the fact that this recipe is made with simple, everyday ingredients.
Roshan Israr
israr_roshan@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.
Stanley Juni
j_s@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill.
Hassan rafat
h.r94@gmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight.
Mjripol Khan
m_k@yahoo.comI'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.
Dharana Upreti
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Trisha Krishnan
t.k@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Siddiquee_ Writes_1213
writes_12133@hotmail.frThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Shahab Alam
alams@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the orzo turned out perfect!
sohail sallo
sallo86@hotmail.comThis dish is easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.
Swapna Maitra
smaitra@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a potluck or party.
Md Solaiman
mds59@aol.comI love the pop of color that the cranberries add to this dish.
Akash Shah
shah-akash@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Maganda Heath
maganda_heath97@hotmail.comThis dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of nuts and dried fruits, and it always turns out great.
Precious Adhiambo
precious@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add a bit of chopped parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.
hassan iphone7s
hi@gmail.comI love the sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The cranberries and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness, while the celery and onion add a savory balance.
Val Cally
val_c39@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orzo cooks up in no time and the rest of the ingredients are simple to prepare.
Los saca Mostro
s.los@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orzo cooks up perfectly and the celery, cranberries, and pecans add a nice crunch.
Maygun Greer
maygun-greer@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of celery, cranberries, and pecans gave the orzo a unique and flavorful twist.