Tangy Lemon Orzo
4 tb Olive oil 4 Thin green onions, finely -sliced 1 md Red bell pepper, seeded and -finely diced 1/8 ts Crushed red pepper flakes 2 tb Water 1 c Orzo pasta, cooked 1/4 c Finely minced parsley 3 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt Freshly ground black pepper -to taste Optional: 1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese 1. In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute. Add the water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. 2. Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet. Add the remaining olive oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour. 3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and serve. Data per serving: Calories.....229 Carbohydrates.....30g Monounsaturated fat.....7g Protein.......5g Sodium...........92mg Polyunsaturated fat.....1g Fat..........10g Saturated fat......1g Cholesterol............0mg ----- |