ORZO WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND TOASTED HAZELNUTS

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Categories     Nut     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Summer     Hazelnut     Yellow Squash     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups orzo (10 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallot (6 1/2 ounces)
2 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pound total), cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 medium yellow squash (1 pound total), cut into 1/3-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup hazelnuts (4 ounces), toasted , loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel, and nuts coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander.
  • While orzo is cooking, heat butter and oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté shallot, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nuts, parsley, basil, and zest.
  • Add cooked orzo to skillet and stir gently. If mixture seems dry, moisten with some reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Eseeta Baral
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This was an amazing dish! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Md Roubel
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out mushy. I think I overcooked the squash.


David Kern
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


Akor clever
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This was a delicious and healthy dish. I would definitely make it again.


Darrien White
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch.


Sabnam Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of orzo, squash, and hazelnuts.


Yusuf Sseruyange
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the squash was flavorful.


Ibrahim King
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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many steps and ingredients involved.


nokuqala amahle
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Justice Ekwusie
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Loved this recipe! It was light and refreshing, perfect for a summer meal. The toasted hazelnuts added a nice touch of crunch.


PATWARI GAMING
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The only thing I changed was using zucchini instead of summer squash, and it was still delicious.


Ayaan ali
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I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash and hazelnuts added so much flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maggie Lufunda
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients. The squash was cooked perfectly, and the orzo was al dente. I highly recommend this dish for any occasion.


Taj Nawab
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This orzo dish was a delightful burst of summer flavors! The combination of sweet squash, toasted hazelnuts, and tangy feta was simply divine. I especially loved the crispy texture of the hazelnuts, which added a nice contrast to the soft orzo and sq


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