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Mushroom Orzo

6 servings

  2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  2 cloves garlic
  2 shallots
  2 sprigs of thyme
  1 cup wild mushrooms
  4 cups water
  2 cups orzo
  1 tsp. mild chili powder
  1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  ½ Tbsp. honey
  ¼ tsp. cinnamon
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Put the garlic, shallots and thyme in a pan and sauté until garlic is slightly browned.  Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, boil water in a medium sauce pan then add orzo and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.
  4. Remove mushrooms from pan and add to blender.
  5. Blend well and add the chili powder, Parmesan, honey, and cinnamon.
  6. Strain the orzo, then stir in remaining olive oil.
  7. Heat the orzo and mushroom puree together in a medium pan.
  8. Serve with Spiced Meatballs.