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Mediterranean Orzo
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 2
Instead of noodles, serve flavorful orzo pasta as a side for Veal with Sour Cream Sauce.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon hot water
1/4 cup orzo, uncooked
olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped greek olives
1 tablespoon canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. Combine tomato and water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. Chop tomato, and set aside.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
3. Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add sweet red pepper and green onions; saute until crisp-tender. Add tomato, parsley, and remaining ingredients to skillet; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
4. Combine vegetable mixture and orzo in a small bowl; toss gently.
By RecipeOfHealth.com