Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 pound broccoli; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame paste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil; 3 tablespoons very hot water; 1/4 cup chopped Italian, French or Greek olives; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup orzo

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 pound broccoli
1 tablespoon Oriental sesame paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons very hot water
1/4 cup chopped Italian, French or Greek olives
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup orzo

1
Bring 2 quarts water to boil in covered pot for orzo.
2
Remove tough stems from broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces.
3
In small bowl, thoroughly mix sesame paste, lemon juice, sesame oil and water.
4
Stir in olives, thyme and pine nuts.
5
Cook orzo in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Steam broccoli 5 to 7 minutes.
7
When orzo and broccoli are ready, drain and mix with sesame dressing.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1 pound broccoli, 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame paste, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing

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