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Spam: Simple & Easy "Grecian Spam Stir Fry

Source of Recipe

National "Best SPAM Recipe" Competition: Dennis L. McKinney, 1st Place, Oklahoma State Fair


List of Ingredients

-1 (12 oz.) can of SPAM, sliced into strips
-1 (8 oz.) box of Greek orzo pasta
-1 (6 oz.) jar of marinated artichoke hearts
-1/4 C. sliced Kalamata olives
-1/2 C. roasted bell peppers, sliced (red, green, and yellow)
-1/2 C. roasted pine nuts
-3/4 C. mushrooms, sliced (small portabella)
-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-2 Tbls. butter
-1/4 C. onions, chopped (purple)





Recipe

-Prepare orzo pasta by placing in 5 quarts of boiling chicken stock and cook uncovered for 9 min.
-Drain well.
-Drain artichoke hearts saving liquid for later use.
-Chop artichoke hearts.
-While pasta is cooking, melt butter and garlic in sauté pan on med.-high heat.
-Add Spam and cook for 1 min.
-Add chopped mushrooms, peppers and onions and continue to cook for 8 min. or until mushrooms are soft.
-Add juice from artichoke hearts to cooked and drained pasta and toss pasta.
-Add all ingredients to pasta and toss.