Minty Orzo and Peas Recipe

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My grandmother used to serve this side dish along with roast leg of lamb. With its fresh mint taste, it also makes a nice salad served chilled. It's simple but delicious. -Kristen Dunphy of Haverhill, Massachusetts

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Minty Orzo and Peas Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Directions

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas. Cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the lemon peel, salt, pepper and orzo; heat through. Stir in mint. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 200 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 194 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Minty Orzo and Peas in Light & Tasty April/May 2004, p27

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