*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                Baked Orzo with Kalamata Olives and Fresh Herbs

Recipe By     :COOK'S CHOICE SEAN & CATHY SHOW #CH1220
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       3  tablespoons   olive oil
       1                onion, -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  cups          orzo
     1/2  cup           Kalamata olives, -- pitted and coarsely chopped
       6  cups          chicken stock
     1/2  cup           chopped fresh herbs, i.e. parsley, -- basil, oregano, th


In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions until tender.
Add orzo and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add olives and 2 cups of chicken stock
and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and 2 more cups of chicken stock.
Return to a boil and pour into a butter baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once.
After 20 minutes check orzo and if necessary add more stock and continue to
bake until tender. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs and serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings

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