Spiced Orzo Pilaf Recipe

Name: Spiced Orzo Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta); ½ cup fresh orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup chopped pitted dates; ¼ cup finely chopped green onion; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup finely chopped carrot; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
½ cup fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chopped pitted dates
¼ cup finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2
Add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
3
Increase heat to medium-high.
4
Stir in broth, orzo, orange juice, and garlic; bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
6
Stir in dates and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook, uncovered, 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
8
Fluff with a fork.
9
Stir in chopped carrot, fresh cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Spiced Orzo Pilaf 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.

Spiced Orzo Pilaf

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