Moroccan Orzo Pilaf

4 Servings

mild

This makes a colourful and flavourful side dish

Ingredients

1 cup Orzo

⅓ cup peeled slivered almonds

1 TBL olive oil

½ onion, chopped

¼ cup red pepper, chopped

¼ cup green pepper chopped

1-2 teaspoons Ras el Hanout

Salt to taste

Fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

1

Bring pot of water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp salt and orzo and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds; shake pan and dry roast the almonds until they are lightly browned. Remove nuts from the pan.

3

Add olive oil to the pan. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes.

4

Add peppers, Ras el Hanout and salt. Cook another minute

5

Add drained orzo and stir gently until well combined and heated through.

6

Garnish with parsley and toasted almonds