Fresh Corn And Orzo

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Title: Fresh Corn And Orzo
Categories: New text im, Cooking rig
Yield: 6 servings


4 oz Dry Orzo Pasta
2 TB Light Olive Oil
: Dressing--
2 ts Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 c Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
1/4 c Light Corn Syrup
2 Bay Leaves
3 TB Fresh Lime Juice
12 Oz Smoked Or Corned Chicken --
: julienned
2 1/2 c Fresh White Or Yellow Corn
: cut from cob
1/3 c Fresh Basil -- minced
1/2 c Green Onions -- minced
1/2 c Sweet Red Bell Pepper --
: *see notes
: Salt And Freshly Ground
: Pepper -- to taste
: Garnish--
: Basil Sprigs
: Lime Wedges
: Toasted Pine Nuts

In a pot of lightly salted, boiling water cook orzo
until al dente, approximately 34 minutes. Drain and
toss with the olive oil. Set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the pepper flakes, rice
vinegar, corn syrup, bay leaves and lime juice. Simmer
for 5 minutes and cool. Remove bay leaves.

Toss the orzo, dressing and remaining ingredients
together. Chill and serve garnished with basil sprigs
and lime wedges. Sprinkle pine nuts over the top.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Recipe By : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9738

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