SAFFRON ORZO SALAD WITH PINE NUTS
Ingredients
- 1/2 c
- currants
- 1 c
- boiling water
- 1 16 oz pkg
- orzo pasta
- 1/2 c
- olive oil
- 1/4 tsp
- ground saffron
- 2 clove
- garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp
- fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp
- ground turmeric
- 1 tsp
- sugar
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp
- pepper
- 2/3 c
- pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 c
- chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 c
- chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 3 Tbsp
- chopped fresh cilantro
Step-By-Step
1Combine 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.
2Combine 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.
Add currants, pine nuts, and remaining ingredients. Toss.
