Wild Rice and Orzo with Toasted Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
2/3 cup finely chopped scallion |
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Just before serving, stir in scallion and walnuts and season with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.
4. Serve mixture at room temperature.
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