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Corn & Pepper Orzo

Name: Corn & Pepper Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

11 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

This fragrant side packs flavor in but keeps extra fat, calories and sodium out. Red pepper lends sweetness and color to the eye-catching dish. Angela Hanks - St. Albans, West Virginia

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Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into the pan.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 178 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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