Easy Orzo with Spinach & Red Pepper Recipe | Simple & Healthy

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces uncooked orzo pasta Nonstick olive oil cooking spray 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano or basil (optional) 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add oil, tilting skillet to coat bottom. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Add orzo and spinach; stir until well mixed and heated through. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, oregano, if desired, and lemon pepper. Garnish as desired.

This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 152 mg Protein 6 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 19 g Cholesterol 3 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 3 g Calories from Fat 19 % Calories 116 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 1 Starch 1 Fat 1/2