Tangy Lemon Orzo

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Title: Tangy Lemon Orzo
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 6 servings

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

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