Fried Orzo With Vegetables And Basil

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Onions in 3/4" dice
1 cup	237ml	Orzo - cooked al dente,
		Rinsed - (abt 2 cups cooked)
2 cups	474ml	Zucchini in 3/4" dice
1		Red bell pepper - cut 3/4" dice
		Kernels from 2 ears corn - (abt 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Lime juice
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
		Dried red pepper flakes - to taste
3 tablespoons	45ml	Thinly-sliced basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add orzo, stirring until hot, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, bell pepper, corn kernels, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until zucchini is tender but still slightly firm, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 255 calories; 308 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 8 grams fat; 41 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 1.27 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 09-08-1999

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