Orzo Pasta Side Dish
By Easy Recipe Collection
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Make a quick but still very healthy side dish using dried orzo as the main ingredient.
Ingredients
2/3 cup dried orzo
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Cook dried orzo according to package directions.
While the pasta cooks, saute 2/3 cup chopped onion in one to two tablespoons butter until soft. Add chopped and pitted kalamata olives.
Drain pasta when tender and toss with onion and olives. Add a tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Notable Note
Orzo and couscous can be used interchangeably in some dishes, and they can also be interchanged with rice, barley, and other grains. This flexibility can make orzo a very useful thing to have around the kitchen, as orzo keeps much better than many grains, with a shelf life which is infinite, as long as the pasta is stored in a cool, dry place.
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