Orzo with Peppers & Spinach
Sweet bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body fight infection and absorb folate and iron. And what bright flavor and color! —Tammi Kettenbach, Jerseyville, Illinois
5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 each medium sweet orange, red and yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large
- skillet cook the peppers and mushrooms in oil over medium heat until
- tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the spinach, Italian
- seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or just
- until spinach is wilted.
- Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to skillet; heat through. Yield: 5
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 234 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 256 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.