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    Fajita-Style Orzo


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    1 lb uncooked orzo or ditalini or other, small pasta shape
    2 tsp vegetable oil
    2 large red bell peppers cored, seeded an, d cut into wide
    1 large red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thi
    3 medium tomatoes, very ripe
    1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
    1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
    1/2 cup lime juice
    1 tsp salt
    1/4 cup low-fat sour cream or guacamole

    Recipe



    Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

    Brush the red pepper strips and onion rings lightly with the vegetable oil.
    Over medium-hot coals, grill the vegetables until they are very soft, about
    8 to 9 minutes.

    Mince the tomatoes and put them in a large bowl. Stir in the scallions,
    jalapenos, lime juice and salt.

    When the peppers and onions are ready, transfer them from the grill to a
    cutting board. Cut them into very thin strips and add to the salsa with the
    pasta. Toss well. Divide the pasta among four bowls and top each with a
    spoonful of sour cream.

    *This dish is delicious with the addition of grilled chicken breasts, cut
    into thin strips.

    Each serving provides: 760 Calories; 25.9 g Protein; 150 g Carbohydrates; 6
    g Fat; 0 mg Cholesterol; 564 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 7%



    Servings: 4

 

 

 


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