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Orzo: A Small Cut with Huge Potential
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Orzo is a tiny pasta cut known for its barley-like shape, its classic addition to soups, and recently, its versatility, showing up in cold salads, hearty creamy dishes and just about anywhere rice can go!

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While orzo is the Italian word for “barley,” it is also a pasta cut named for its small “barley-like” shape. Though it resembles barley, orzo is a tiny semolina pasta that has found fame in its practicality—showing up in cold salads of vegetables and vinaigrettes as well as rice-like applications as side dishes and main entrees.

ORZO, THE GRAIN
It’s hard to comprehend how a food as satisfying and nutritious as barley could have practically disappeared, for decades. Barley is one of the cereal grains—along with emmer, einkorn, and millet—that, for some mysterious reason, was cast out of most kitchens in modern times. Until the recent revival of whole grains, barley was generally regarded as a quaint, rather old-fashioned food, not quite fit for the contemporary palate—considered more suitable for animal feed. Yet it is one of those legendary miracle foods with a 12,000-year-old history. Barley was a staple in ancient civilizations—from the mountains of Tibet to the fiords of Sweden; in ancient Rome, gladiators ate a large bowl of barley before entering the arena. Domestically grown long before wheat, the grain originated in Eurasia; its cultivation quickly spreading to the north Mediterranean countries and central Europe, where it flourished in all kinds of climates.

Both barley and orzo pasta are incredibly versatile, used in similar ways. Delicious and refreshing when served cold in summer salads, yet warm and hearty in the winter, orzo is a great comfort food.



ORZO SALADS

Whether you’re combining orzo with other ingredients in a green salad, or using it as the base for a salad—as in insalata d’orzo, a popular alternative to rice salad in Italy—you’ll be surprised at just how satisfying and filling it is, without being heavy. Below are just a few possibilities of what you can add to your cooked, cooled orzo; most orzo salads can be seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon, some fresh herbs, and salt and pepper:

    Whole-Wheat Orzo Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Pesto

    Italian Tuna & Orzo | Fresh ripe tomatoes, cubed; canned tuna fish; three or four grilled or roasted eggplant slices, cut in small pieces; pitted and sliced black olives; fresh arugula and capers.

    Fresh Veggies, Orzo & Vinaigrette | Small cubes of carrots and celery; small slices of red and yellow peppers, diced fresh tomatoes; string beans (steamed and then cut in pieces); one thinly diced red onion. For this salad and others, you might like to try this vinaigrette: beat two boiled eggs yolks, gradually adding the juice of one lemon, one teaspoon of Dijon mustard, parsley and finally extra-virgin olive oil.

    Easy Chicken Pasta Salad | Cut fresh green beans, garlic-roasted corn kernels, shredded chicken in a light extra virgin olive oil dressing with whole wheat orzo. (pictured right)

    Zucchini, Feta & Orzo | Cubed zucchini sautéed until tender with one pressed garlic clove; top the cooked vegetables with plenty of mint and then mix with feta or ricotta salata cheese.

    Orzo & Antipasti | Using preserved DeLallo vegetables, you can make delicious orzo salads—simply drain off most of the liquid and chop the marinated vegetables, such as: artichokes hearts; roasted red and yellow peppers; cauliflower; any stuffed olives; giardiniera; cannellini beans; Italian garlic mushrooms; roasted garlic in oil. Of course, adding some fresh veggies of your choice will enhance the flavors.

    Orzo & Leftovers? |  salads are a great opportunity to use up your leftovers and to clear out your fridge and pantry. Any vegetables that you like—raw, steamed or sautéed—as well as seafood (shrimp is especially good), cured meat, boiled eggs and cheese go well with cold orzo. Let your instincts and imagination be your guide.



SOUPS
Orzo is most known for being an original soup cut in many classic vegetable soups, such as: minestrone, carrots and cardamom, and pumpkin soup. This tiny pasta absorbs water, so don’t forget to keep extra broth on hand if your soup gets too thick. Also, be sure to turn off the flame before it is fully cooked; this will help your soup not to thicken too much.  For a particularly delicious soup, combine orzo with fresh tomatoes, wild herbs (steamed chicory and wild chards) and fava beans; top with pecorino and ricotta salata.




Chicken Thighs & Orzo

ORZOTTO
Using the tiny pasta cut instead of rice to make risotto is called orzotto. Like risotto, you can start your orzotto with butter, onions, leeks or scallions; then sauté the orzo for a couple of minutes, adding wine and broth, and proceeding as you would for a risotto. There is no need for constant stirring; it’s a good idea to partially cover the pot with a lid. Toward the end, add your other ingredients—such as porcini, radicchio, pumpkin, asparagus, artichokes, sausages, seafood, or any ingredients you enjoy in risotto.

One delicious Orzo alle erbe recipe calls for sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley and basil—all finely chopped; one glass of white wine; vegetable broth; butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Proceed as with a risotto, adding the herbs toward the end. If you run out of broth, it’s fine to just add water at the end if necessary. A simpler version can be found in our Quick & Easy Italian Winter Edition—Creamy Parmesan Whole Wheat Orzo.

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Orzo Salad Recipes  Salam Recipes In Urdu Healthy Easy For Dinner For Lunch For Braai with Lettuce Photos Pics Pictures

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Orzo Salad Recipes  Salam Recipes In Urdu Healthy Easy For Dinner For Lunch For Braai with Lettuce Photos Pics Pictures

Orzo Salad Recipes  Salam Recipes In Urdu Healthy Easy For Dinner For Lunch For Braai with Lettuce Photos Pics Pictures

Orzo Salad Recipes  Salam Recipes In Urdu Healthy Easy For Dinner For Lunch For Braai with Lettuce Photos Pics Pictures

Orzo Salad Recipes  Salam Recipes In Urdu Healthy Easy For Dinner For Lunch For Braai with Lettuce Photos Pics Pictures