Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts

• orzo pasta (or any small pasta shape)↗1 cup
• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• carrots, peeled↗4
• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• ground coriander↗1 teaspoon
• paprika↗1 teaspoon
• currants↗1⁄2 cup
• pine nuts, toasted↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh coriander, chopped3 tablespoons
• virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• spiced vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water with 1/2 tsp tumeric added for 8-10 minutes or al dente.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350F.

4. 4

   Cut carrots in half lengthwise then slice on the diagonal into 1/2" thick pieces.

5. 5

   Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with a little oil,sprinkle with spices and toss to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Roast for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool.

7. 7

   Mix orzo,carrots,currants,pinenuts,c8i and vinegar together well.

8. 8

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.