Sesame orzo with charred scallions
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Sesame seeds |
| ¾ | cup | Orzo |
| 2 | teaspoons | Asian sesame oil |
| 1 | bunch | Scallions; (about 6), cut on |
| ; diagonal into | ||
| ; 1-inch pieces | ||
Directions
In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.
In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds.
In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper.
Serves 2.
Gourmet August 1995
Converted by MC_Buster.
Per serving: 524 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 97g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 6½ Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.