Sweet Pepper Orzo
"A nice light side to go with chicken, fish, or steak. Looks very pretty when a mix of different color peppers is used. You can add a little chopped garlic to the water or fresh herbs to garnish for some extra flavor."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
4 side servings
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- water
- 1 1⁄2 cups orzo
- 1 cup bell pepper, 1 inch cubes (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- pepper
directions
- Bring water to boil in pan and add orzo. Cook for 7 minutes.
- Add peppers and continue cooking for about 2 - 3 minutes until orzo is done to your liking.
- Remove 3 T of the cooking water and set aside. Drain orzo.
- In bowl add olive oil and the reserved water to the orzo and salt and pepper to taste.
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