Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo

Name: Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, top half of kernels cut from cobs and cobs scraped for milk; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley leaves; 6 servings Kosher salt; 4 Tbsps finely sliced washed leek (white and light green part only); 237 milliliters orzo; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 184 calories. This recipe serves 6. 24 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of orzo, parsley leaves, leek, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of boiling water to a boil over medium heat. Season the water with salt, then add the orzo and cook to al dente.

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Drain, reserving the cooking water.

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In another pot of boiling water, over medium heat, blanch the leeks for 1 or 2 minutes, then remove and shock in a bowl of ice water.

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Drain and set aside.

In a skillet, over low heat, melt the butter and add the corn and scraped milk from all 4 cobs. Cook for 1 minute and add about 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and reduced, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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