Bookworman'S Spicy Orzo Recipe

Name: Bookworman'S Spicy Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground lamb or turkey; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 jalapeAo 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 or water; 1-2 cups water; 28 oz can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground lamb or turkey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeAo 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 or water
1-2 cups water
28 oz can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and sautA until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
2
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and sautA 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, canned tomatoes, and about 1 cup water 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 and maybe adding more water to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground lamb or turkey, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, 1 jalapeAo chili with seeds, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bookworman'S Spicy Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bookworman'S Spicy Orzo

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