Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Salad

Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Salad

by | Jan 28, 2014 | Recipes

Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Salad

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Serves: 6
 
Grilled Vegetable and Orzo Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 (1-LB.) BOX ORZO PASTA
  • 1 EACH: ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH, SLICED ¼-INCH THICK
  • 1 RED ONION, SLICED ½-INCH THICK
  • 1 (14.5-OZ.) CAN DICED TOMATOES, WELL DRAINED
  • ½ CUP CHOPPED, SMOKED SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
  • ½ CUP MIXED PITTED OLIVES, PLUS ¼ CUP OLIVE BRINE FROM JAR (OR TO TASTE)
  • ½ CUP LIGHTLY PACKED SNIPPED BASIL
 
Instructions
  1. COOK PASTA ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS; DRAIN AND LET COOL.
  2. COOK SQUASH AND ONIONS ON AN OILED GRILL OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL NICELY CHARRED AND SOFTENED.
  3. LET COOL THEN COARSELY CHOP.
  4. STIR TOGETHER PASTA, GRILLED VEGETABLES, TOMATOES, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, OLIVES AND OLIVE BRINE; SET ASIDE.
  5. WHISK TOGETHER ALL DRESSING INGREDIENTS IN A MEDIUM BOWL.
  6. ADD TO SALAD AND TOSS WELL TO COAT.
  7. MAY BE COVERED AND REFRIGERATED UP TO 3 DAYS AT THIS POINT.
  8. STIR IN BASIL JUST BEFORE SERVING.
  9. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING: CALORIES: 220, FAT: 7G, SATURATED FAT: 1G, TRANS FAT: 0G, CHOLESTEROL: 0MG, SODIUM: 430MG, POTASSIUM: 274MG, CARBOHYDRATES: 33G, FIBER: 2G, SUGAR: 5G, PROTEIN: 6G, VITAMIN A: 8%, VITAMIN C: 20%, CALCIUM: 2%, IRON: 10%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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French Wild Rice Vegetable Soup

French Wild Rice Vegetable Soup

by | Jan 6, 2014 | Recipes

French Wild Rice Vegetable Soup

Serves: 6
 
This hearty soup is the perfect accompaniment for a sandwich or salad any time of the year. Packed with the health benefits of tomatoes, it will be sure to keep your spirit up all winter long.
Ingredients
  • 5 CUPS WATER
  • 1 14.5 OZ CAN DICED TOMATOES
  • 1 CUBE VEGETABLE BUILLION
  • 2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
  • ½ CUP UNCOOKED WILD RICE
  • 1 MEDIUM CARROT, SLICED
  • 1 SMALL ZUCCHINI, SLICED
  • 1 CUP SLICED LEEKS
  • 1 TSP HERBES DE PROVENCE (SEASONING BLEND)
  • DASH BLACK PEPPER
 
Instructions
  1. PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE POT.
  2. COVER WITH A TIGHT LID AND BRING TO A BOIL.
  3. REDUCE HEAT TO A SIMMER AND COOK FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, UNTIL WILD RICE AND VEGETABLES ARE TENDER.
  4. MAY NEED TO ADD ADDITIONAL WATER TO REPLACE WATER LOST IN EVAPORATION. SHOULD MAKE A THICK, HEARTY SOUP.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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