Cilantro Orzo And Beef Recipes

CILANTRO ORZO AND BEEF

Steps:

• Mix broth, pasta, corn and chilies in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender; remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed.
• While pasta mixture is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
• Stir beef mixture into pasta mixture. Stir in cilantro.

CILANTRO BEEF ORZO

Steps:

• Combine broth, pasta, corn, chilies and tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
• Remove from heat and let stand until nearly all the liquid is absorbed.
• While pasta is cooking, spray a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium high heat. Saute sliced beef and bell pepper (if using) in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned to your liking.
• Stir beef and peppers into pasta mixture, then mix in cilantro and black olives (if using).
• Serve.

CILANTRO LIME CONFETTI ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Place chicken in a large baking dish & drizzle with oil. Salt & pepper to taste. Bake for 25-30 mins or until reaches internal temperature of 165℉. Let chicken rest for about 10 mins and then cube.
• In the meantime whisk together olive oil, lime juice, zest, garlic, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and cilantro. Set aside.
• Prepare veggies and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling cook orzo for 8-9 mins stirring occasionally. Drain immediately & place into large mixing boil. Toss with vinaigrette, veggies, beans, chicken and cheese.
• Refrigerate or eat immediately. Tastes wonderful cold.

ORZO WITH CILANTRO PESTO AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Begin boiling the water to cook the orzo.
• Make the pesto: Combine the garlic cloves, cilantro, lime juice, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a food processor. Puree until the cilantro and garlic are finely chopped and everything is well mixed together. Set aside.
• Cook the orzo according to package instructions. When the orzo pasta is done to your liking, drain and toss immediately with the cilantro pesto.
• Add the black beans to the orzo,and stir to combine. Stir in the cheese, if you are using it. Serve the orzo, topped with a handful of tomatoes and avocado. Enjoy! this orzo with cilantro pesto is very good with a Cerasualo d'Abruzzo.

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP W/ORZO

Steps:

• Makes 6 one cup servings
• saute garlic in melted butter, add lime juice, wine, cilantro, parsley, tomatoes, cooked thawed shrimp
• Cook shrimp mixure until liquid is reduced about a third.
• In a separate pan, cook orzo according to directions. Drain cooked orzo and add to shrimp mixture.
• Salt to taste.

CILANTRO ORZO AND BEEF

Steps:

• Mix broth, pasta, corn and chilies in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender; remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed.
• While pasta mixture is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
• Stir beef mixture into pasta mixture. Stir in cilantro.