Spiced Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup carrots finely chopped
• 0.5 cup dates pitted chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.3 cup green onions finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
• 1 cup orzo pasta) (rice-shaped uncooked
• 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2. 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.
3. 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.