Toasted orzo with carrots, raisins and pine nuts

ImageBy Diane KochilasAbstract Orzo is an essential Mediterranean diet ingredient, at least in Greek cooking. We call it kritharaki, which means little barley, because of its shape, which resembles barley kernels. I serve this delicious Greek orzo recipe with a spiced roasted chicken. The orzo is cooked uniquely – not your typical boiled pasta with cheese and extra virgin Greek olive oil! It’s toasted first, so it turns a beautiful amber color and gets nice and nutty. Adding so