BAKED ORZO WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND FRESH HERBS

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup orzo
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
6 cup chicken stock, divided use
TO SERVE:
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, i.e. parsley, basil, oregano, thyme

In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions until tender.

Add orzo and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add olives and 2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 2 more cups of chicken stock. Return to a boil and pour into a butter baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring once.

After 20 minutes check orzo and if necessary add more stock and continue to bake until tender.

TO SERVE:
Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs and serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings