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Orzo with Fried Shallots





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Makes 6 servings



Prep and Cook Time
20 mins

Orzo is a perfect side dish and a fun change from rice or other pastas. The fried shallots, garlic, and green onions give the dish a lot of flavor.

  About 1 teaspoon salt
 1 pound dried orzo pasta
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 3 tablespoons butter
 4 shallots (6 oz. total), peeled and slivered
 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
 4 green onions (2 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced (including green tops)
  Fresh-ground pepper
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 5 to 9 minutes. Drain well. Pour into a bowl and mix with olive oil. Rinse and dry pan.

Step 2
2

In the same pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and stir often until they start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and orzo; mix well and cook just until pasta is warm, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and salt and pepper to taste. Mound in a serving bowl and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g12%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 327mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 62g23%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g9%
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.