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Jul 20, 2013 at 11:29AM vs Jul 20, 2013 at 11:31AM
Brown Butter Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes
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<p>This is loosely based on this <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Orzo-with-Brown-Butter-and-Parsley-961">Epicurious recipe</a>, with some modifications. A yummy side dish or lunch.</p> <ul> <li>3 c canned low-salt chicken or vegetable broth, or 2 c broth + 1 c water, depending on your salt preference</li> <li>1 c orzo</li> <li>2-3 tbsp&nbsp;butter</li> <li>2&nbsp;garlic cloves, diced</li> <li>1/2 tsp ground nutmeg</li> <li>dash of truffle oil (optional)</li> <li>1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered</li> <li>1/4&nbsp;c&nbsp;minced fresh parsley</li> <li>parmesan (optional)</li> </ul> <p>Pour broth into heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Add orzo; boil until tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10&nbsp;minutes, or according to package instructions. Remove from heat and drain excess broth if necessary.</p> <p>Melt butter in heavysmall pot over medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir until butter is golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic, nutmeg, and truffle oil. Pour over orzo. Stir in&nbsp;parsley and tomatoes and let sit covered for a few minutes for tomatoes to heat up.&nbsp;</p> <p>Garnish with parsley sprigs and shaved parmesan, if desired, and serve.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>