~ Orzo with broccoli, feta and olives Recipe ~

 
                    Orzo with Broccoli, Feta and Olives
 
 Recipe By     : Bon Appetit
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:20
 Categories    : Main Dishes                      Pasta
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2  cups          orzo
    1      bunch         broccoli -- cut into florets
      1/4  cup           olive oil
    3      tablespoons   pine nuts
      1/2  teaspoon      crushed red pepper
      3/4  cup           feta cheese -- crumbled
      3/4  cup           black olives -- pitted, halved
      1/2  cup           parmesan cheese -- grated
      1/4  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
 
 Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to 
 bite, about 8 minutes.  Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 
 minutes.
 Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.  Add pine 
 nuts and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes.  Add crushed red pepper 
 and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.  Remove mixture from heat.
 Drain orzo and broccoli.  Transfer to large bowl.  Pour oil mixture over 
 and toss to coat.  Add feta, olives, parmesan and basil and toss to coat.  
 Season with salt and pepper and serve.
 
 
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 NOTES : Colorful, delicious and, best of all, fast:  It takes about 20 
        minutes to get this main course on the table.