Parmesan-Brown Butter Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts

This was a delicious side dish that was extremely easy to make and turned out to be a huge hit. The brown butter gave the orzo a nice nutty flavor and I really loved the sweet shallots, salty Parmesan and crunchy pine nuts - it was a fantastic combination of flavors & textures. We all, especially the adults, loved this side dish.

Parmesan-Brown Butter Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts:

Recipe and Photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp shallots, diced
• 1 1/2 cups of orzo
• 1 1/3 cup of chicken broth
• 2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and cook, stirring often for 1-2 minutes. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 13-15 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, parsley, season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste then stir until well combined. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

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