LEMLIN - orzo pesto salad

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Lemlin has won awards and her recipes usually get raves, but until now - with

the theme - I passed her books by.

 

(don't know if it was her recipes or the book production. I have a hard time

reading the times roman serif and the lime green titles)

 

When I say main-course veg pleasures a sale table and I grabbed it. We are

trying this orzo for lunch - I added just enough pesto to coat the pasta. and

added a little lemon peel to brighten it. and toasted the nuts in a dry

skillet.

 

no review because lunch is in two hours.... and it's chillin'

 

 

Here's a bio:

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Orzo Pesto Salad - Quick

 

Recipe By :Main Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 2Edit

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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PESTO SAUCE:

1 cup fresh basil (packed)

1/4 cup olive oil

3 garlic cloves -- minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper -- generous

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

PASTA:

1 1/2 cups orzo

1 celery rib -- thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper -- finely diced

1 peeled cucumber -- seeded, finely diced

1/3 cup slivered red onion

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

 

1. To make the pesto, combine basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a

blender or food processor and puree. Scrape into a bowl; stir in the Parmesan.

Set aside.

 

2. Cook the orzo in rapidly boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender

but not soft or mushy. Drain thoroughly, then place in a large bowl. Spoon on

the pesto and toss well. Let cool.

 

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, breaking up any clumps of orzo. Cover and

chill at least 2 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

 

Description:

" Orzo salads pair well with creamy dressings and this pesto sauce lends just

the right balance, while diced vegetables and walnuts add some welcome crunch. "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 498 Calories; 25g Fat (44.6% calories

from fat); 15g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol;

376mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 4 1/2

Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 3332 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2679 0

 

 

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