PISTACHIO CRANBERRY ORZO

Pistachio Cranberry Orzo image

"This recipe was originally an entree with chicken and linguini," notes Barbara Spitzer of Lodi, California. "I keep changing the ingredients to go with whatever else I'm serving for dinner, but my husband prefers this recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Marsala wine or additional chicken broth
Dash salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute shallot in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the pistachios; saute for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. , Stir in the cranberries, cream, broth and wine. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain orzo; add to cranberry mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.