Spiced Orzo Pilaf

Name: Spiced Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters finely chopped carrot; 118 milliliters chopped pitted dates; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 59 milliliters finely chopped green onions; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 118 milliliters fresh orange juice; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 0 teaspoons paprika; 0 teaspoons salt; 355 milliliters vegetable broth

Spiced Orzo Pilaf requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This dairy free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 250 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It works well as a side dish. Head to the store and pick up lemon rind, olive oil, salt, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, orzo, orange juice, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in dates and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook, uncovered, 2 minutes.

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Orange Juice

Cinnamon

Paprika

Garlic

Pepper

Broth

Cumin

Dates

Orzo

Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in chopped carrot, fresh cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.

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Fresh Cilantro