SAFFRON ORZO SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
Ingredients
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1/2 ccurrants
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1 cboiling water
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1 16 oz pkgorzo pasta
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1/2 colive oil
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1/4 tspground saffron
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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3 Tbspfresh lemon juice
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2 tspground turmeric
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1 tspsugar
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tspground cumin
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1/4 tsppepper
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2/3 cpine nuts, toasted
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1/4 cchopped fresh mint
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1/4 cchopped fresh flat leaf parsley
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3 Tbspchopped fresh cilantro
How to Make SAFFRON ORZO SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
- Combine currants and boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
- Combine oil and saffron in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in garlic and next 6 ingredients. Add orzo and toss. Let cool.
Add currants, pine nuts, and remaining ingredients. Toss.