Orzo Broccoli Salad

Orzo might very well turn out to be my favourite grain! I remember when I went through my couscous phase, I was forever making colourful salads with it. Why not with orzo?
  
 Orzo Broccoli Salad

2  teaspoons  olive oil 
1  cup  sliced  mushrooms 
1/2  cup  chopped onion 
2/3  cup  orzo
1/2  cup  shredded carrot 
1  teaspoon  dried marjoram
1/2  teaspoon  pepper 
2  cups  broccoli florets
400ml vegetable broth 

 

 In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion in hot oil until onion is tender. 

Stir in the orzo. Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until orzo is lightly browned. Remove from heat.

 Carefully stir in the  broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm. Remove saucepan from heat

Stir in broccoli. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.