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Orzo with Almonds
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

A super simple, yet extraordinary side dish

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almonds, best, Easy, Orzo, Pasta, Recipe, side dish, TikTok, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 360 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 pound orzo
  • 1-3 Tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Toast almonds in a small skillet with a tiny bit of olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper for about 3-5 minutes. Move them around in the skillet so all sides get toasted. Set aside.

  2. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and put back into same pot that you cooked it in.

  3. Add 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, some kosher salt and pepper. Stir and taste, add more olive oil, salt, pepper until it's just right for your taste.

  4. Serve with the toasted almonds over top.