Orzo with Red Cherries & Basil
Orzo, although often mistaken for rice, is actually a type of pasta that is shaped like a grain of rice.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Orzo with Red Cherries & Basil
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Pit the cherries and chop them into halves.
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In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
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Add the cooked orzo pasta to the pan and stir well.
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Add the chopped cherries, basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cherries are slightly softened.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve the orzo with red cherries and basil with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
