GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO ORZO

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This is my variation of the fabulous recipe #180576 recipe. I typically make 2 servings and eat both as my primary dinner..

Provided by Laurelbelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 1/4 cups water
4 slices sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add orzo and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in water, Basil, Salt, Pepper and sun-dried tomatoes, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
  • While orzo is cooking, toast pine nuts in toaster oven, or lightly brown in saute pan.
  • Remove orzo from heat, stir in cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 260.1, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.3

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