Sesame Orzo With Charred Onions

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 12 cups orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 bunches scallions (green onions)
• salt
• pepper

1. In a dry skillet toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
2. Transfer to bowl.
3. Boil orzo in boiling, salted water until al dente.
4. Drain and rinse with cold water.
5. Add to sesame seeds.
6. Slice scallions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces.
7. Heat oil in non-stick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season to taste with salt and pepper.

sesame seeds, orzo pasta, sesame oil, bunches scallions, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sesame-orzo-with-charred-onions-124809 (may not work)