Orzo And Broccoli In Sesame Dressing Recipes

SESAME BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli and sesame seeds for 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until pepper is tender crisp.

GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil., In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter with the oil and saute the garlic until aromatic. Add the thawed broccoli and saute until heated through. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mix with the cooked orzo and serve alongside your favorite chicken or lamb dish.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI IN SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water to boil in covered pot for orzo.
• Remove tough stems from broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces.
• In small bowl, thoroughly mix sesame paste, lemon juice, sesame oil and water. Stir in olives, thyme and pine nuts.
• Cook orzo in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Steam broccoli 5 to 7 minutes.
• When orzo and broccoli are ready, drain and mix with sesame dressing.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
• Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.

SESAME SAUCE ON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Remove tough stems from whole broccoli, and cut florettes into bite-size pieces. Steam 5 to 7 minutes, depending on size of the pieces.
• Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a toaster oven (or a conventional oven at 400 degrees).
• Grate the ginger.
• Heat sesame oil in a nonstick pan. Add ginger; cook 30 seconds over low heat. Add sherry, soy and pepper flakes, and heat through. Remove from heat. When broccoli is cooked, drain, and stir into sesame-sherry mixture. Coat well.
• Meanwhile, wash and chop green onion, and sprinkle over broccoli with toasted sesame seed.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add tomatoes, peppers and 3/4 cup dressing; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Add cheese, nuts and remaining dressing; mix lightly.

FRAGRANT SESAME DRESSING FOR ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to directions on box.
• Mix all other ingredients and blend over pasta and chill.
• Add raisins, shredded carrots, and pine nuts, and mix gently.
• Note, this can be made 1 day ahead of when you plan to serve it, just don't add the carrots or pinenuts until just before serving so they will remain crunchy.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH MISO-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a pot with 2 inches of water. Set a steamer basket (or colander) in pot; bring water to a boil. Place broccoli florets in basket, and steam until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together miso, sesame seeds, the lemon juice, and oil in a bowl. Slowly add tofu and 2 tablespoons water, stirring until combined; if dressing is too thick, add up to 1 tablespoon more water.
• Transfer broccoli to a serving dish; drizzle with dressing, and garnish with red bell pepper.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 116
• Saturated Fat: .8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.9g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Carbohydrates: 8.4g
• Protein: 4.8g
• Sodium: 261mg
• Fiber: 2.7g

BROCCOLI WITH SESAME

Steps:

• Cook broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine oil, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar; heat on medium until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot. Drain broccoli; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
• Carefully add broth and water to hot skillet; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; heat to boiling. Cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli, bell pepper and dressing (cut any large broccoli pieces in half).
• Add chicken to pasta mixture; sprinkle with pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

BROCCOLINI WITH SPICY SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook broccolini in a large pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well. Halve broccolini, if desired. Place in a large bowl.
• Finely chop 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a spice grinder (or finely chop with a knife). Transfer to a small bowl; stir in both oils, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over broccolini; toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and more red pepper flakes, if desired.