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RiceSelect Orzo Whole Wheat Pasta, 32-Ounce Jars (Pack of 4)

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I'd been looking for whole wheat orzo for awhile, and it's almost impossible to find in any grocery stores. This is a very great pasta at a reasonable price. I've been very pleased with this pasta. One thing - If you are accustomed to the enriched wheat (non-whole grain) orzo, this is a lot firmer - and another thing I've noticed is that It develops a grainy texture if I leave a pasta in the fridge overnight.

I have been looking for this whole wheat orzo for the last year and none of my area grocery stores carry it. So I was delighted to find it on Amazon. It is very tasty made with sauteed green onions and several cloves of garlic and then added to 14 oz. boiled chicken broth and then simmered for 15 mins. (using 1 cup of the orzo). Very yummy tasting and good for you too.

After searching unsuccessfully in many grocery stores for whole wheat orzo, I was delighted to find this product at Amazon. Although you have to buy a lot, the shelf life is excellent, and the price is quite reasonable. I prefer the taste and texture to regular orzo, and the health benefit of whole grains is a plus. Although the directions tell you to boil and drain it like pasta, I cook it like rice. Simmer 1 cup orzo in 2 cups liquid stirring occassionally until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.

This is a very good source of fiber with good taste and texture that even picky eaters enjoy.

This Orzo is absolutely great. This is the first time I have eaten it and it blends beautifully with vegetables. I love salads and this is the way I used the Orzo.

ORZO SALAD

1/2 CUP ORZO
RED AND GREEN PEPPER- amount you want
ONION- amount you want
CELERY-amount you want
YELLOW SQUASH-amount you want
BLACK BEANS- DRAINED AND WASHED
WHITE SHOEPEG CORN- DRAINED AND WASHED
5 TLBS. RED WINE VINEGAR
3 TLBS. OF OLIVE OIL
1 PACKET OF SPLENDA
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

BRING ENOUGH WATER TO BOIL THAT WILL COVER THE ORZO ABOUT 1 AND 1/2 INCH OVER THE TOP. ADD THE ORZO TO THE BOILING WATER AND SALT TO TASTE. BOIL FOR 8 TO 10 MINUTES-DO NOT OVERCOOK. CHOP THE VEGGIES AND ADD THE CORN AND BLACK BEANS. DRAIN THE ORZO, RUN COLD WATER OVER THE PASTA AND ADD TO THE VEGGIES.

MIX THE VINEGAR, OLIVE OIL AND ONE PACKET OF SPLENDA TOGETHER- SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE- DRIZZLE OVER THE VEGGIES AND ORZO-MIX WELL.

WILL KEEP WELL 5 TO 6 DAYS IN THE REF.

TIP: YOU CAN SUBSITUTE ANY VEGETABLE YOU PREFER AS PEAS, CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, CARROT, ETC.

This orzo is absolutely delicious, with a firm bite and an astounding 9 g of fiber in every serving (and when it comes to pasta, that's what you should be looking for on the package). This is the healthiest and most delicious choice I've found in whole grain pastas, bar none. The orzo shape is great for cold salads and hot dishes alike -- I really like making a hot caprese-style pasta dish with this stuff. I don't buy anything else ... and you can't beat Amazon's price for the 4-pack, particularly if you select the automatic shipment option (I get a new pack every 3 months).

Dieting since mid-May using whole grains in pastas, rice, etc, and this orzo in whole wheat is just not able to be found anywhere but here--so happy to find it. (Now if I could also find whole grain orecchiette too, hint). With 9 grams of fiber per 2oz serving, this orzo delivers high fiber, just what I wanted. Use it in rice dishes like pilafs and stuffed peppers, add to soups, or just serve as a side dish on its own w/butter and sage, etc..no need to go back to white orzo anymore.

We've been looking all over for a wheat orzo and decided to try this. It has worked very well in all our orzo recipes, hot and cold, save for one that was just OK. It has a stronger flavor than regular pasta made with bleached flour, so it does best in recipes with bolder flavors. Like most wheat pastas, it needs to be boiled for just the shortest amount of time, so that it remains very firm. We haven't overcooked it yet, so I can't say if it will get mealy and mushy like a lot of wheat pastas do. Highly recommended.

Whole wheat orzo is pretty hard to find in the stores. I try to eat only whole grain pasta, bread, etc. I love the texture and it is delicious. I don't mind buying 4 jars at once because dried, sealed pasta keeps for so long.

Great pasta but can't find it at any local stores so I continue to order from Amazon. It always arrives quickly.