Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel

Name: Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters chopped fennel (from 1 small bulb) plus 2 tablespoons chopped fronds; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 255 grams 2 cups orzo; 118 milliliters chopped red onion; 0 teaspoons crumbled saffron threads; 1 Tbsp boiling-hot water plus 2 cups water, divided

Toasted Orzo with Saffron and Fennel might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 306 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up boiling-hot water plus 2 cups water, olive oil, saffron threads, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Soften saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water and set aside.

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Water

Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.

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Onion

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add orzo and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

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Toast

Orzo

Stir in saffron mixture, remaining 2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until orzo is just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

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