Warm Orzo Salad with Browned Mushrooms
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25 min
Quick
Sezamo
O salată caldă mediteraneană, sățioasă și plină de savoare toscană. Pastele orzo al dente sunt combinate armonios cu ciuperci rumenite la foc iute, spanac baby proaspăt, muguri de pin crocanți și fulgi de parmezan maturat. Un prânz complet, gata în doar 25 de minute.
Preparation method
Boil the orzo pasta in a pot of boiling water with a little sea salt according to the package instructions (about 8-9 minutes) until al dente. Drain well and drizzle with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.
In a dry pan, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant. Transfer immediately to a small plate so they do not burn.
Thickly slice the button mushrooms, finely chop the shallots, and slice the garlic cloves. In the same spacious pan, heat the remaining olive oil together with the butter. Add the mushrooms and thyme sprigs, letting them brown over high heat without stirring for the first 2 minutes, until they develop a golden crust.
Chef's tip
For an even richer flavor, you can combine the button mushrooms with some brown or wild mushrooms.
The salad is also great packed for work – it can be enjoyed either lukewarm or at room temperature.
50 min
Under an hour
