March 4, 2010

Orzo with Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes


There were three leeks in my refrigerator that needed to be used and I'd just bought a pack of sun-dried tomatoes and there's always orzo in my pantry.  I thumbed through the ever-growing stack of recipes sitting on my printer and found this.   It comes from Joanne from Eats Well With Others.

This comes together easily by first sautéeing leeks and then cooking the orzo in a fashion similar to that when making risotto by adding broth a little at at time until the orzo is cooked.  To finish, add the cooked leeks and julienned sun-dried tomatoes.  I didn't use a yellow pepper and I did add one-half cup shredded parmesan at the end.  

This was really delicious and would be a wonderful accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork chops.  Thanks, Joanne for this great side dish!

15 comments:

  1. all favourite ingredients here, i'll definetely try this!! love it!

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  2. That picture is so beautiful, I can almost smell it!

    It would be perfect with a salad for a special lunch.

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  3. It lools good to me... forget the chicken soup...bring me your orzo with sun dried tomatoes!

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  4. I've been wanting to try that since I saw it over at EWWO. It looks wicked good.

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  5. Karen,
    This looks delish! I've made "risotto" before with kamut. It's amazing how many grains the technique works for.

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  6. Your photograph is gorgeous! This recipe sounds wonderful!

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  7. Karen I have been using sundried tomatoes alot during the winter since the real tomatoes are not so great. I like the smoked ones, have you ever tried those? Great idea to put them in pasta. Such great colors!

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  8. I'm so glad you made this and liked it! It looks like it came out wonderfully.

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  9. Delicious orzo, I love the sun-dried tomato and leek combo!

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  10. How gorgeous is this? I love orzo and I love sun-dried tomatoes. This might be the start of a love affair. It looks and sounds wonderful, Karen. Have a great day...Mary

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  11. Oh I love this idea Karen...I have most of these ingredients already, so I've got to try it! Thanks!

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  12. Wow! Karen, this looks so creamy and delicious! I will definitely be trying it! Love the orzo and sun-dried tomatoes together! Just wish I had brought a fork with me!

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  13. Great dish, Karen, and so beautiful on your pretty plate. This is a keeper.

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  14. I ♥ orzo and sun dried tomatos. This sounds divine!

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  15. So nice to find you again, Karen! Are you itching to garden like I am?

    Your orzo is beautiful. I'm sure it tasted as good as it looks.

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