TOMATO RICE AND ORZO ENJOY DAN:

                       TOMATO RICE AND ORZO by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2-tablespoons olive oil

1-tablespoon butter

1-onion finely chopped

1-pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1-tablespoon tomato paste

3-garlic cloves, finely grated

1-cup Arborio rice

3/4-cup orzo

4-cups Chicken stock

1-teaspoon EACH thyme, & turmeric

2-tablespoon lemon juice

1-1/2-teaspoon salt

1/4-cup feta cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a saucepan bring chicken stock to a boil then reduce heat & simmer.

2.   Add oil & butter to a skillet over medium-high heat & when sizzling.

3.   Add onion, tomatoes, & ½- tablespoon salt, sauté stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

4.   Add tomato paste, cook until it starts to turn brown, about 1 minute.

5.   Stir in garlic & sauté for 30 seconds.

6.   Add rice, stirring constantly until grains are translucent 1-2 minutes.

7.   Remove skillet from the heat, stir in orzo.

8.   Return skillet to heat, & bring to a simmer, & cook stirring until liquid is mostly absorbed about 1 minute.

9.   Stir in heated chicken broth &1-teaspoon salt.

10  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, stirring often until rice is al dente & creamy.

11  Turn off the heat & stir in thyme, turmeric, & lemon juice.

12  Season with salt & pepper.

13  Transfer to serving bowls, & sprinkle with feta cheese.

14  Drizzle with olive oil.

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