Orzo With Feta And Almonds
- 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Drain orzo; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, almonds, currants, parsley, oregano and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper and the remaining olive oil. Drizzle over orzo mixture; toss to coat.
orzo pasta, onion, olive oil, feta cheese, almonds, currants, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orzo-with-feta-and-almonds/ (may not work)