Title: Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Categories: Jaw, Side dish, Pasta
Yield: 2 Servings
1/2 c Sun-dried tomatoes
1 c Boiling water
1/2 c Plus 2 T fat free canned
Chicken stock
1/2 c Sliced onion
1/4 lb Sliced mushrooms
1/4 lb Orzo (1/2 cup uncooked)
1/2 c Fresh basil, chopped
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste
Place pot with 2 to 3 quarts water on to boil for orzo. Cut sun-dried
tomatoes into small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour boiling water
over them and let sit 5 minutes. Heat 2 T chicken stock in a nonstick
pan and saute 1 minute. Drain the tomatoes, add them and remaining
chicken stock to mushrooms. Raise heat and reduce liquid by half.
When orzo water comes to a boil, add orzo and boil for 10 minutes.
Drain. In a serving bowl, toss orzo with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle
with basil and add salt and pepper to taste.
From: The Austin American Statesman typed by jessann
