Orzo
is a rice-shaped pasta that is quick to prepare. Simmered low and slow, it takes on a creamy
texture. Any cooked vegetable can be
substituted for the green beans.
2
1/2 cups vegetable broth
1
clove garlic, minced
¼
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
1
cup water
¾
cup orzo pasta
1
cup cooked fresh green beans
Zest
of 1 lemon
2
Tbs. chopped fresh thyme or ½ tsp. dried thyme
½
tsp. kosher salt
½
tsp. white pepper
Freshly
shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
In
a medium sauce pan or very deep skillet, bring broth, garlic, red pepper
flakes, and water to a boil over high heat; stir in pasta and reduce heat to
medium-low. Simmer until nearly
two-thirds of liquid is absorbed by pasta and orzo is beginning to look creamy,
stirring occasionally, for approx. 10-12 minutes, allowing pasta to soak up
remaining liquid as it cools. Remove
from heat and stir in green beans, lemon zest, thyme, salt and pepper; serve
garnished with cheese.
To
serve as a main dish, stir in cooked chopped chicken, pork tenderloin, steak or
even salmon. Delicious!
Now You're Cookin',
Chef Alli