How to Make Toasted Orzo With Carrots, Raisins, And Pine Nuts

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

Cut the carrots into half moons.

Prepare the onion and garlic for cooking.

Heat a pan and add olive oil.

Add onions and carrots to the pan.

Sprinkle a little salt to help draw moisture from the vegetables.

Cook the vegetables for about 7 to 8 minutes until they start to get color, especially on the onions.

Toast pistachios in a dry skillet until warm, not looking for color.

Add garlic to the pan with the vegetables.

Push the vegetables to the side and add half of the orzo to the pan, stirring to prevent burning.

Once the orzo gets a little color, add hot water (or broth) to the pan.

Add saffron and sea salt to the water for flavor.

Strain the raisins and add a bit of the soaking liquid for sweetness.

Drain the pasta and add it to the pan when it's almost cooked.

Chop parsley and add it to the dish along with the remaining orzo, raisins, and pistachios.

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