Shrimp and Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup almonds divided toasted sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1 cup carrots finely chopped
• 4 cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup bell pepper green chopped
• 1 pound orzo pasta) (rice-shaped uncooked
• 1 cup bell pepper red chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined peeled
• 0.3 cup sun-dried tomato sprinkles 

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven; stir in orzo. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and cover.
3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
5. Add shrimp; saut for 2 minutes.
6. Add carrot, bell peppers, tomato sprinkles, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are done and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/4 cup almonds.
7. Combine shrimp mixture and orzo; sprinkle with remaining almonds.