Orzo With Chick Peas Rachael Ray Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook to al dente (per directions on the package).
• In the meanwhile, heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; add zucchini, onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes until tender.
• Add chick peas and heat through.
• Toss with herbs, orzo and 1/4 cup of cheese.
• Adjust salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over top of each serving.

Steps:

• Preheat a 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. You favorite fresh herbs may also be stirred into the orzo or rice to strengthen the flavor even more.

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream. Add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots. Saute 5 minutes. Add curry, chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, 10 minutes. Uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

Steps:

• Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add pasta and salt, to taste, and cook to al dente. Drain.
• Add the red peppers to a small sheet pan and char to blacken evenly all over under the broiler. This also can be done over an open gas flame. Put them in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to cool. Peel and seed the peppers, then chop and add them to a food processor. Add the stock and process to puree.
• Heat about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in saute pan over medium heat, and add the garlic and green peppers. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes then stir in the puree. Add the drained orzo and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the pepperoncini and some juice and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.