Saffron Orzo with Barberry & Bing Cherry

Rooted in Persian flavors with a summer twist, this bright orzo dish is a symphony of textures and moods. Tart barberries, sweet cherries, and pine nuts meet the grounding aroma of saffron for a side dish that supports your nervous system while honoring ancestral kitchens.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups organic orzo
  
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  
  

• 2 tbsp Warm Feelings saffron latte powder
  
  

• ¼ cup dried barberries
  
  

• ¼  cup dried  Bing cherries
  
  

• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  
  

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  
  

• Handful of chopped parsley
  
  

• Sea salt to taste
  
  

Instructions:

1. Cook orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.
   
   

2. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and cook shallot until translucent.
   
   

3. Stir in Warm Feelings powder, dried bing cherries and dried barberries to bloom.
   
   

4. Toss cooked orzo with the saffron shallot cherry mix and add pine nuts, lemon, and parsley.
   
   

Enjoy warm or chilled, solo or as a side — this saffron-infused orzo brings brightness, balance, and a bit of bliss to the plate. A beautiful reminder that food can be both functional and full of flavor.