WILD RICE AND ORZO WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

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Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups wild rice
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons walnut oil* or extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste
plus additional fresh lemon juice to taste
2/3 cup finely chopped scallion
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
*available at specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine rice with water and salt and simmer, covered, until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain rice well and transfer to a large bowl. Toss rice with 2 tablespoons oil.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water cook orzo until al dente. Rinse orzo under cold water and drain well. To rice mixture add orzo with remaining 4 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Mixture may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Just before serving, stir in scallion and walnuts and season with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.
  • Serve mixture at room temperature.

Nhlanhlalucky Dubula
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5 stars!


Geno Hayward
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This is a keeper recipe!


Md Tanvir Ul Alam
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I'll be making this dish again soon.


Mohammed Raihan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Patrick Perry
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Overall, I was impressed with this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and orzo, and it's packed with flavor.


Muskan Dahal
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This recipe was a waste of time. The dish was dry and flavorless.


Md Biddut sarker
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The rice and orzo didn't cook evenly. I think I'll try cooking them separately next time.


MD pavel Mla
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This dish is a little bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Kasun Madushan
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I added some diced carrots and celery to the dish for extra vegetables.


Charles Beaudin
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover rice and orzo.


Yassin amazouz
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I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it turned out great!


M Salman Khan
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The toasted walnuts really make this dish. They add a wonderful depth of flavor.


Natalie Madanat
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This dish is so versatile! I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even a salad. It's always a hit.


Manoj Manoj
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Mounis Raza
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This wild rice and orzo dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The toasted walnuts add a nutty crunch that complements the chewy rice and orzo. The herbs and spices give the dish a warm and inviting aroma.