1 1/2 cups orzo, whole wheat
1 pound broccoli
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp pine nuts (pignolli), lightly roasted
4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup black olives
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in pine nuts and stir 3 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and crushed re pepper and continue cooking 30 seconds then remove from heat. Place in a larger bowl with feta, olives, Parmagiano and basil. Add orzo to a large pot of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes; add broccoli floret to water and cook fan additional 2 minutes . Remove from heat and drain. Toss to coat well with other ingredients in bowl. Serve hot or at room temperature. Grilled chicken or shrimp can be added for a more substantial dish.