Minty Orzo and Peas

Name: Minty Orzo and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 200 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as MInty Orzo and Peas in Light & Tasty April/May 2004