Pistachio Cranberry Orzo

Name: Pistachio Cranberry Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons Marsala wine or additional chicken broth; Dash salt and pepper

“This recipe was originally an entree with chicken and linguini,” notes Barbara Spitzer of Lodi, California. “I keep changing the ingredients to go with whatever else I’m serving for dinner, but my husband prefers this recipe.”

Ingredients

1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Marsala wine or additional chicken broth
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute shallot in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the pistachios; saute for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir in the cranberries, cream, broth and wine. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain orzo; add to cranberry mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 422 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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