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Orzo-grape Salad With Basil And Toasted Pistachios Recipe

Orzo-grape Salad With Basil And Toasted Pistachios Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

cooking time is actually chill time
please note that it's easy to over-toast the pistachios. take them off the fire right before they're actually done so they don'tsp burn.
1 lb. orzo pasta , cooked in salted water according to package. directions
1 1/2 cup. shelled pistachios, divided
1/2 cup. walnut oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
1/3 cup. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cup. red seedless grapes (smallish ones are best)
1 1/4 cup. chopped fresh basil (a must!), divided
1/2 tsp. salt , or to taste
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Instructions: 1. First, you'll need to toast 1 cup of pistachios in the walnut oil. To do this, combine 1 C of pistachios and the 1/2 C. walnut oil in a small skillet.
2. Heat together over low heat until pistachios begin to toast a little. Don't let it get too hot, as it'll ruin the flavor of the oil. Stir in the pressed garlic. Cook one minute. Remove from heat.
3. Drain the cooked orzo well, then transfer into a large mixing bowl.
4. Stir in the oil/pistachio/garlic mixture.
5. Stir in the lemon juice. Stir in the grapes and 3/4 C. of the basil.
6. Add salt and pepper.
7. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, best overnight. Taste for seasoning and add a bit more salt and pepper if needed.
8. Garnish each serving with remaining pistachios and basil.
A great make ahead Easter menu idea for when you're short on time and want tons of flavor.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	458.59 Kcal (1920 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.61g	56%
Cholesterol	3.78mg	1%
Sodium	247.08mg	10%
Potassium	491.37mg	10%
Total Carbs	28.4g	9%
Sugars	11.94g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.55g	18%
Protein	9.17g	18%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	50.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	235.01 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.76g	56%
Cholesterol	1.94mg	1%
Sodium	126.62mg	10%
Potassium	251.81mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.56g	9%
Sugars	6.12g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	18%
Protein	4.7g	18%
Vitamin C	5mg	16%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	25.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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