Saffron orzo with vegetables

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Orzo
⅛ teaspoon Saffron threads
2 tablespoons Chopped chives
2 teaspoons Unsalted butter or olive
Oil
¼ cup Minced green onion
¼ cup Minced red bell pepper
½ cup Thinly sliced mushrooms
¼ cup Thinly sliced yellow summer
Squash
1 teaspoon Herbal salt substitute
¼ teaspoon Dried thyme

Directions

1. In a large pot over high heat, bring to a boil 1 quart of water and cook orzo until tender (10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute saffron and chives in butter for 1 minute, then add green onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and squash, and saute for 10 minutes. Add salt substitute and thyme.

3. Stir cooked orzo into vegetable mixture; reheat briefly and serve.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File

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