Orzo with Dried Fruits and Nuts (Michele Urvater) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups orzo |
4 cups chicken broth |
1/2 cup dried apricots, plumped in port wine |
6 tablespoons unsalted, butter |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
pinch sugar and cinnamon |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook 2 cups orzo in 4 cups chicken broth so that pasta absorbs flavor of broth. Transfer to a bowl. Chop apricots and fold into orzo. Melt 4 tablespoons butter until golden and add to orzo; season with salt and pepper.
2. Reheat, covered in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until hot. To create garnish: saute almonds in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with a pinch of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the stuffing when it comes out of the oven.
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