Recipe 48

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Recipe name and category: Orzo with Goat Cheese, Basil and

Sundried Tomatoes-Side Dish

No. of servings: 6-8

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

2 cups uncooked orzo

1 tbs olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ lb goat cheese (chevre or montrachet)

1 cup chicken broth

¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes (oil packed)

1 bunch fresh basil leaves, rinsed and thinly sliced

salt and pepper

Prepare orzo in boiling water, rinse, drain, and set aside.

Heat oil in large fry pan over medium heat, add garlic and cook for one minute. Add ½ cup of chicken broth. Add half of the goat cheese and stir until melted. Add cooked orzo and remaining chicken broth and stir. Add sundried tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Add remaining goat cheese and basil leaves. Stir well. Serve right away. I often serve this with BBQ steak or chicken.

Recipe source: My friend, Andrea Hanna (I’m not sure where she got it from).

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