Orzo with Tomato Vinaigrette - Cancer Nutrition Consortium

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Orzo Pasta Whole wheat, if available
• 1/2 lb Cherry Tomatoes 1 Pint
• 1/4 cup Packed Basil Leaves Torn
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tbsp Agave Nectar
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper Or to taste
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
• Prepare orzo pasta per package directions, drain and rinse.
• While pasta is boiling, cook tomatoes in a dry pan over medium-high heat until charred.
• Grate the parmesan cheese.
• Place basil, vinegar, oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper in a blender and pulse several times. Add charred tomatoes and blend until smooth.
• Combine tomato mixture with orzo pasta, add parmesan cheese and serve warm.