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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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