Orzo with Olive Oil and Pinenuts

Servings

2

Serving size

2 ounces pasta
COOKING TIME
15 minutes

This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator.  Reheat gently.

Orzo with Olive Oil and Pinenuts

Ingredients

4 ounce Whole Wheat Orzo (or gluten free orzo)
2 quart Water
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 large Green onions (thinly sliced crosswise)
1 Tbsp Pine nuts
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 dash Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat.

When the water boils add the orzo.

Stir and reduce the heat so the water is at a slow boil.

Cook the pasta for 12 to 14 minutes until al dente.

While the pasta is cooking place the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

When the oil is hot add the pine nuts and cook for about 1 minute.

Reduce the heat to medium low and add the white part of the green onion.

When the pasta is done drain and add to the pan with the green part of the green onion, salt and pepper.

Fold together and cook for about 1 minute.

Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This is not safe for those with GERD.

Lactose

This is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This is not safe for those using warfarin.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This makes the perfect side dish for fish or chicken.  There is great flavor of olive oil and green onions with a bit of crunch from the pine nuts.

For this recipe use your best quality extra virgin olive oil and don’t heat the oil too much.   The great flavor of the oil makes for a delicious side dish.