Orzo with Fried Shallots

Orzo with Fried Shallots
Orzo with Fried Shallots might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 368 calories, 11g of protein, and 9g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have butter, garlic, orzo pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil.
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Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 5 to 9 minutes.
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Drain well.
4
Pour into a bowl and mix with olive oil. Rinse and dry pan.
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In the same pan, over medium heat, melt butter.
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Add shallots and stir often until they start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and orzo; mix well and cook just until pasta is warm, 2 to 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in green onions and salt and pepper to taste. Mound in a serving bowl and serve warm.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score6
Dish TypesSide Dish
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