Best Spicy Oriental Orzo Recipes

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CILANTRO BEEF ORZO



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This is one of my favorite main dish orzo recipes. Quick and easy to make (always good for weeknight dinners), and it reheats well. It's actually not bad cold, either. Adapted from a Betty Crocker website recipe.

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (9 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups rosamarina pasta (9 ounces)
1 (11 ounce) can vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained (such as Green Giant)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel Mexican festival tomatoes, drained (if you don't like spicy, you can omit the tomatoes or use a less-spicy type)
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb extra-lean beef, sliced (such as stirfry beef)
1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine broth, pasta, corn, chilies and tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  • Remove from heat and let stand until nearly all the liquid is absorbed.
  • While pasta is cooking, spray a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium high heat. Saute sliced beef and bell pepper (if using) in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned to your liking.
  • Stir beef and peppers into pasta mixture, then mix in cilantro and black olives (if using).
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.3, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 1570.2, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.8

ASIAN CHICKEN AND ORZO STIR FRY



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This recipe is based on Paula Deen's salad recipe that is posted, but I modified it so much that it's almost a totally different dish. My version is cooked and contains some different ingredients.

Provided by AshS6013

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb asparagus, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, cooked and drained
3 cups diced cooked chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or powdered)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (careful, it's spicy!)

Steps:

  • Cook the garlic and ginger in the oil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the red peppers and asparagus, and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sri racha; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the orzo, chicken, and toasted almonds until well combined. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 433.4, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5, Protein 32.3

SPICY INDIAN ORZO



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Make and share this Spicy Indian Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground lamb
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 jalapeno, chopped (add seeds if you want more heat)
1 1/4 teaspoons cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups canned beef broth
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir to 1 minute.
  • Add broth and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and most of broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes.
  • Return lamb to skillet and mix inches Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mound pilaf on large platter. Garnish with tomato and cilantro and serve.

SPICY INDIAN ORZO



Spicy Indian Orzo image

Categories     Lamb     Pasta     Sauté     Dinner     Lunch     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeño chili with seeds, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups canned beef broth
1 cup chopped seeded ripe tomato
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5
  • minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir to 1 minute. Add broth and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and most of broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and mix in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mound pilaf on large platter. Garnish with tomato and cilantro and serve.

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