Thursday, June 3, 2010

lemony orzo with broccoli and white beans

Tonight was one of those nights where the fridge was empty and we didn't feel like going to the store, but still managed to throw together a delicious meal! This is an original recipe from yours truly and I'm very pleased.
You need:
*One head of broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
*As much orzo as your heart desires
*One can of white beans (we had Great Northern on our shelf)
*Juice of one lemon
*Olive oil and various seasonings

Bring a pot of salted water to boil, throw in the orzo, and let it cook until al dente. Meanwhile, saute the broccoli in a skillet with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other spices that strike your fancy. Open the can of white beans, drain, and rinse well. When the orzo is done, drain. Add the cooked orzo, white beans, and lemon juice to the skillet with the broccoli. Mix everything together, and when it's all warmed through, you're good to go! My roommate added butter and parmesan to his serving, but I think it's tasty as is. A successful meal from an empty kitchen if I do say so myself!

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