Morrocan Orzo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 144.8
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
  • Sodium: 364.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

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Introduction

We love the contrast of the savory and the little bit of sweet .
This is a great side dish with Morrocan Chili or grilled chicken breasts. We love the contrast of the savory and the little bit of sweet .
This is a great side dish with Morrocan Chili or grilled chicken breasts.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1/2 lb. Orzo
    3 cups Chicken Broth
    8 Dried Apricot halves ( chopped into 1/2" pcs.)
    1/4 cup Golden Raisins

    1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Parsley
    1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Mint
    3 Tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Chives
    2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts ( lightly toasted)

Directions

Put the chicken broth, raisins and apricots in a medium sauce pot. Bring to a boil, now add the orzo. Turn heat down to medium and softly boil for 8 - 12 minutes or until orzo is tender stirring every now and then. All of the chicken broth should be absorbed if not continue to cook until broth is gone. If the orzo becomes dry before cooking time is up then, add a little water to complete cooking.
After the Orzo is cooked take off the stove and add the parsley, mint, and pine nuts. Stir until well blended then serve hot.

*** The cooking time and amount of chicken broth may vary depending on your altitude and humidity in the kitchen.***

This also reheats in the microwave very well.

Makes 8 - 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAMMY1BABY.