Orzo with Lemon, Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts
Orzo with Lemon, Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts
INGREDIENTS: 1-‐pound orzo pasta ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided use 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon minced garlic 10-‐ounce wheel Brie cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes ¾ cup golden raisins ½ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Prepare orzo according to package until al dente. Toss with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss orzo with remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Brie cubes, raisins, pine nuts and basil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Garnish with additional basil, if desired. Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS: 1-‐pound orzo pasta ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided use 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon minced garlic 10-‐ounce wheel Brie cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes ¾ cup golden raisins ½ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: Prepare orzo according to package until al dente. Toss with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking and allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss orzo with remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Brie cubes, raisins, pine nuts and basil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Garnish with additional basil, if desired. Serves 8.
