Warm Beet and Orzo Salad with Some of my Favorite Accoutrements
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Serves: 3-4
- 3 large beets cleaned and peeled
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sized red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2 large handfuls arugula
- salt and pepper to taste
- Boil water in a medium pot. Once boiling, add beets. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo following instructions on packaging.
- In a medium sized pan heat olive oil and roast pine nuts for about 5 minutes. Transfer pine nuts to a large bowl.
- To the pan, add onions and garlic. Cook until they start to brown. Transfer to bowl with pine nuts.
- Once beets are tender, drain and chop into medium sized slices. Add beets to bowl with onions and pine nuts.
- Stir in cooked orzo, feta, and arugula. Toss well and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or eat as cold leftovers for lunch (that’s my plan for tomorrow).
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/01/15/warm-beet-and-orzo-salad-with-some-of-my-favorite/
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