ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED CARROTS, CURRANTS, AND PINE NUTS

Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts image

Provided by TishT

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orzo pasta (or any small pasta shape)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 carrots, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons spiced vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water with 1/2 tsp tumeric added for 8-10 minutes or al dente.
Drain and set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Cut carrots in half lengthwise then slice on the diagonal into 1/2" thick pieces.
Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with a little oil,sprinkle with spices and toss to coat evenly.
Roast for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
Mix orzo,carrots,currants,pinenuts,c8i and vinegar together well.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.