Spiced Orzo Pilaf

Name: Spiced Orzo Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, orzo, orange juice, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in dates and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in chopped carrot, fresh cilantro, and fresh lemon juice.