Description
1 cup orzo pasta
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup dried cherries
2 tbsp chopped almonds (optional, for crunch)
1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil or melted butter.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Stir the ricotta mixture into the warm orzo until creamy and well combined.
Fold in the dried cherries and chopped almonds.
Serve warm or chilled, drizzled with extra honey if desired. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 280 per serving Servings: 2 servings
