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Ingredients Ingredient Checklist Fine-grained sea salt 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat orzo 5 cups broccoli florets and thinly sliced stems 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup creme fraiche 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Gallery Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto
Recipe Summary Servings: 6
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Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto
Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto
Whole-Wheat Orzo Salad with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto
Recipe Summary Servings: 6
Recipe Summary
Servings: 6
Servings: 6
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Fine-grained sea salt 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat orzo 5 cups broccoli florets and thinly sliced stems 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup creme fraiche 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt, add orzo, and cook according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well again.
Meanwhile, cook the broccoli. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a large pot. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for 1 minute until bright green but still slightly crunchy. Drain the broccoli in a strainer and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.
Make the pesto: Combine 2 cups of the cooked broccoli, garlic, three-quarters of the pine nuts, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in olive oil and creme fraiche and pulse until smooth.
Toss orzo and remaining cooked broccoli florets with about two-thirds of the broccoli pesto and the lemon zest. Thin with a bit of warm water to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lemon juice, or pesto as desired. Fold in avocado. Serve topped with remaining pine nuts.
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