Whole-Wheat Orzo with Artichoke-Almond Pesto

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy in a Hurry

By Karen Ansel and Charity Ferreira

Published 2012

  • About

This lemony, nutty pasta is delicious warm or cold, making it a great lunch-box option. Choose frozen or canned artichoke hearts for the pesto (the marinated ones will impart their own flavor) and be sure to drain thoroughly.

Ingredients

  • almonds, ½ cup (2 oz/60 g)
  • dried whole-wheat orzo,

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast in oven until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Immediately pour onto a plate to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and