Orzo With Cabbage

Name: Orzo With Cabbage
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 pound diced onions; 1 pound shredded cabbage; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 stalks finely chopped celery; 2 cups tomato puree; 2 cups water; 1 cup orzo; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 ounces soft goat cheese

By Marian Burros

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(29)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1 to 2tablespoons canola oil
½pound diced onions
1pound shredded cabbage
1tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2stalks finely chopped celery
2cups tomato puree
2cups water
1cup orzo
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4ounces soft goat cheese

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven, using 2 tablespoons oil in traditional pot and 1 tablespoon in pot with non-stick lining.
Step 2
Add onions, cabbage, thyme and celery and saute until onions begin to brown and cabbage has softened.
Step 3
Stir in puree, water and orzo and season to taste with salt, which is optional, and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes, until orzo is soft and most of liquid has been absorbed.
Step 4
Serve sprinkled with bits of goat cheese.