Orzo With Broccoli, Feta And Olives

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups	355ml	Orzo
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Broccoli - cut in florets
1/4 cup	59ml	Olive oil
3 tablespoons	45ml	Pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Crushed red pepper
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup	177ml	Black - brine cured olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove mixture from heat. Drain orzo and broccoli. Transfer to large bowl. Pour oil mixture over and toss to coat. Add feta, olives, Parmesan and basil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve. NOTES : Serves 8 as a side dish, 4 as a main dish. By <[email protected]> on Apr 8, 97

Source:
Bon Appetit - 9/94

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