ORZO WITH CABBAGE

Orzo With Cabbage image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories easy, quick, weekday, pastas, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound diced onions
1 pound shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 stalks finely chopped celery
2 cups tomato puree
2 cups water
1 cup orzo
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces soft goat cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven, using 2 tablespoons oil in traditional pot and 1 tablespoon in pot with non-stick lining.
Add onions, cabbage, thyme and celery and saute until onions begin to brown and cabbage has softened.
Stir in puree, water and orzo and season to taste with salt, which is optional, and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, until orzo is soft and most of liquid has been absorbed.
Serve sprinkled with bits of goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1143 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams