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\"\"<\/a>Does this\u00a0 Dysfunctional Chef<\/strong>\u00a0 love a simple, easy, salty, nutty, cheesy recipe that one can eat in bulk? \u00a0 In other words, a dish that gives you a lot of bang for your calorie buck? And one that you can serve to guests and impress?\u00a0 You betcha’!\u00a0 And the more I think about it, I’m thinking this might be one of my finest recipes ever!<\/p>\n

Orzo, Tomatoes, Capers … Oh My!<\/strong><\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS:<\/strong>
\n1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
\n2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
\n2 garlic cloves, minced
\n1 cup orzo
\n2 cups organic vegetable broth (I like the broth that comes in the carton!)
\n2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
\n2 teaspoons capers, drained and finely chopped
\n2 tablespoons pine nuts, finely chopped
\n1 bag of fresh Spinach (I prefer baby spinach, ’cause it’s so darn cute and little and fresh looking!)
\n2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
\n1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
\n1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n1\/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS:<\/strong>
\nIn a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook until the tomatoes are tender, about 2 minutes, and then toss the bag of spinach into the mix.\u00a0 It wilts fast.\u00a0 So just keep turning it, mixing it all together, and when wilted – remove all and put on the side (in a bowl, of course).<\/p>\n

Then, take a large saucepan – and combine the orzo and vegetable broth over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the pasta is al dente (tender).\u00a0 That takes about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on how ‘al’ you like it.\u00a0 Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, which takes a few minutes, maybe 2, maybe 3.<\/p>\n

Once the liquid is absorbed, toss the thyme, capers, pine nuts, cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper into to mix. Add the spinach \/ tomato mix and toss.\u00a0\u00a0 Once it looks like everything is evenly distributed, spoon into\u00a0 bowls and serve immediately.<\/p>\n

A 5 YUM dish if ever there was one!
\nServes 2!!!<\/p>\n

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