Bavarian Green Beans and Orzo
This simple side dish is reminiscent of well-loved Bavarian green beans and spätzle. Hot Del Monte® Blue Lake® Cut Green Beans are tossed with a buttery mixture of orzo and garlic & herb soft cheese.
Yield: 12 servings
| Ingredient | Measure |
|---|---|
| Orzo, freshly cooked, warm | 1 3/4 cup |
| Butter, room temperature | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese, warmed | 1/4 cup |
| Del Monte® Blue Lake® Cut Green Beans | 6 cups |
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If your operation doesn’t stock a garlic & herb cheese, make your own by hydrating Italian herbs and roasted garlic seasoning in lemon juice and whisk into warmed cream cheese. A little freshly grated parmesan or asiago cheese makes a nice addition.
Directions:
- Cook 1 cup of Orzo according to package instructions. Drain but do not rinse.
- Combine butter and cheese mixture, whisk until smooth. Add Orzo and combine. Hold warm or at room temperature for service and refrigerate between meal periods.
- Steam or heat green beans in their juice on the stovetop as needed. Add 2/3 to 1 cup of the buttery Orzo mixture to the hot beans and serve ½ cup portions immediately.
- Cook 1 cup of Orzo according to package instructions. Drain but do not rinse.
- Combine butter and cheese mixture, whisk until smooth. Add Orzo and combine. Hold warm or at room temperature for service and refrigerate between meal periods.
- Steam or heat green beans in their juice on the stovetop as needed. Add 2/3 to 1 cup of the buttery Orzo mixture to the hot beans and serve ½ cup portions immediately.
