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                      Orzo with Turkey and Fennel

Recipe By     : 1995, Abby Mandel, The Chicago Tribune
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fennel                           Main Dishes
               Tomatoes                         Turkey
               Bobbie - Not Sent                Pasta/Noodles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      teaspoons     olive oil
    1/3  cup           minced onion
  1      tablespoon    minced garlic
    1/2  large         trimmed fennel bulb,in 1/3"dice -- about 1 cup
  1 1/2  cups          diced or chopped leftover turkey
  3      tablespoons   minced fresh parsley
    1/4  teaspoon      dried sage
  1      cup           (6 ounces) orzo noodles, cooked -- acc.to pkg
    1/2  c             turkey stock -- or
                       (1/2 to 3/4)
                       reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
  2      large         plum tomatoes,outer shells only -- in sm. dice
                       about  2/3 cup
    1/4  cup           grated imported Parmesan cheese
  1      tablespoon    finely sliced fresh basil leaves
                       Salt, freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat oil in 12-inch, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When
hot, add onion, garlic and fennel. Cook until hot, about 3 minutes,
stirring often.

2. Add turkey, parsley, sage, cooked orzo and  1/2 cup turkey stock or
chicken broth. Mix well. Heat through. Add tomato, cheese, basil, salt
and plenty of fresh pepper. Toss well until combined. Adjust seasoning
and add remaining  1/4 cup stock or broth as needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional information (per serving): 447 calories, 33 g carbohydrates,
44 g

protein, 15 g fat, 115 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium.

Nutritional analysis by Jodie Shield.

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NOTES : Yield: 2 main-course servings
      Preparation time: 20 minutes
      Cooking time: 10 minute