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5* Pistachio Cranberry Orzo (2)

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5* Pistachio Cranberry Orzo (2)

Cooking for 2 Fall 2006
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
MAKES: 2 servings

�This recipe was originally an entree with chicken and linguini,� notes Barbara Spitzer of Lodi, California. �I keep changing the ingredients to go with whatever else I�m serving for dinner, but my husband prefers this recipe.�

Ingredients:
� 1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
� 1 shallot, finely chopped
� 2 teaspoons olive oil
� 2 teaspoons butter
� 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
� 1/4 cup dried cranberries
� 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
� 1/4 cup chicken broth
� 3 tablespoons marsala wine or additional chicken broth
� Dash salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute shallot in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the pistachios; saute for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Stir in the cranberries, cream, broth and wine. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain orzo; add to cranberry mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

3/4 cup equals 422 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.