Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing

Name: Orzo and Broccoli in Sesame Dressing
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 pound broccoli; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame paste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil; 3 tablespoons very hot water; 1/4 cup chopped Italian, French or Greek olives; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup orzo

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

2quarts water
1pound broccoli
1tablespoon Oriental sesame paste
1teaspoon lemon juice
1tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
3tablespoons very hot water
¼cup chopped Italian, French or Greek olives
1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried
2tablespoons pine nuts
1cup orzo

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Preparation

Step 1
Bring 2 quarts water to boil in covered pot for orzo.
Step 2
Remove tough stems from broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces.
Step 3
In small bowl, thoroughly mix sesame paste, lemon juice, sesame oil and water. Stir in olives, thyme and pine nuts.
Step 4
Cook orzo in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Steam broccoli 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 6
When orzo and broccoli are ready, drain and mix with sesame dressing.

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Amy2 years ago

is sesame paste just tahini?

NancyinChi1 year ago

Pretty much but Oriental/Chinese sesame paste uses toasted sesame and often garlic. Try adjusting this recipe with more toasted sesame oil and some garlic to taste.

Molly5 years ago

This is delicious as is. If you wanted to make into a quick main course, I'm sure the addition of rotisserie roasted chicken would be yummy.

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