Spiced Orzo Pilaf

• 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

1. 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.

olive oil, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, paprika, vegetable broth, orzo, orange juice, garlic, dates, green onions, lemon rind, salt, freshly ground black pepper, carrot, fresh cilantro, lemon juice

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-orzo-pilaf (may not work)