Tomato, Mushroom, Basil Orzo with Kale Chips

October 2 2012, Monday dinner

WHAT:

1 1/2 cup Orzo (italian) or kritharáki (greek) (I had Misko brand)
approx.. 3.5 cups veg. broth or water
garlic (paste or minced)
onion (cut square pieces)
mushroom (or any vegetables you have handy)
cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
basil (julienned)
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
parmesan cheese
sunflower seeds (or any other nuts or seeds you have handy)
Truffel oil (optional)
salt, pepper, red crushed pepper
oregano

HOW:

add garlic in olive oil and saute for few minutes until fragrant
add onion and saute for few minutes
add mushroom, salt, pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper and saute till mushroom are 60% done
add orzo and saute in oil until slightly brown
add veg. broth and cook until orzo is done al dente - about 10 minutes. You can add little less or more broth/water if needed.
add a spoon of balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, basil, sun flower seeds and mix well
serve and drizzle some truffle oil on top and shave some parmesan cheese and add some basil on top
enjoy with side of Kale or sweet potato chips!

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