ORZO AND BROCCOLI IN SESAME DRESSING

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Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
1 pound broccoli
1 tablespoon Oriental sesame paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons very hot water
1/4 cup chopped Italian, French or Greek olives
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup orzo

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts water to boil in covered pot for orzo.
  • Remove tough stems from broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces.
  • In small bowl, thoroughly mix sesame paste, lemon juice, sesame oil and water. Stir in olives, thyme and pine nuts.
  • Cook orzo in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Steam broccoli 5 to 7 minutes.
  • When orzo and broccoli are ready, drain and mix with sesame dressing.

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