Tangy lemon orzo
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
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.
