Guest guest Posted December 8, 2000 Report Share Posted December 8, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook II * Curried Peas & Mushrooms w/Orzo Recipe By : 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Pasta w/Vegetables Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion -- sliced 1 slice fresh ginger root -- peeled & minced 10 ounces button mushrooms -- halved 2 cups peeled chopped fresh or canned tomatoes 1 1/2 cups fresh shelled peas OR 10 oz pkg frozen -- thawed to separate 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1/2 pound orzo Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and ginger for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to brown. Add the tomatoes, peas, curry, cayenne, and cinnamon. Braise over low heat until the peas are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste to correct the seasonings; you may want more curry or cayenne. Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions and drain. Spoon into a large serving dish. Toss with half the vegetable mixture. Top with the remaining vegetables and toss. Per serv: 345 cal, 10 g fat (25% cals from fat), 58 mg chol, 37 mg sod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Based on a spicy Indian vegetable curry, with pasta replacing the traditional rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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