Orzo With Dried Cherries and Almonds
Orzo With Dried Cherries and Almonds
- 1 Cup Orzo (rice shaped pasta,
available in specialty food shops and
many supermarkets)
- 1/4 tspn. crumbled Saffron Threads
- 2 tspn. freshly grated Orange Zest
- 2 Tblspn. fresh Orange Juice
- 3 Tblspn. Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Dried Cherries*
- 2 Tblspn. slivered Almonds, toasted
lightly
- 1 Scallion, sliced thin diagonally
In a saucepan boil the orzo in 6 cups
boiling water with the saffron for 8
minutes, or until it is al dente
, drain it, and refresh it under
cold water. In a bowl stir together the
zest, the orange juice, and salt to
taste, add the oil in a stream,
whisking, and whisk the dressing until
it is emulsified. In a bowl toss the
orzo, drained well, with the dressing
and stir in the cherries, the almonds
and the scallion. Serve the orzo at
room temperature.
*Note ~ Dried Cranberries work just as
well.
Serves 4
R-41
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