---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02
 
      Title: Tangy Lemon Orzo
 Categories: Pasta
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      4 tb Olive oil
      4    Thin green onions, finely
           -sliced
      1 md Red bell pepper, seeded and
           -finely diced
    1/8 ts Crushed red pepper flakes
      2 tb Water
      1 c  Orzo pasta, cooked
    1/4 c  Finely minced parsley
      3 tb Lemon juice
    1/4 ts Salt
           Freshly ground black pepper
           -to taste
           Optional:
      1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
 
  1. In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
  Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes.  Saute 1 minute.  Add the
  water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  
  2. Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet.  Add the remaining olive
  oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat
  a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour.
  
  3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and serve.
  
  Data per serving:
  Calories.....229     Carbohydrates.....30g     Monounsaturated fat.....7g
  Protein.......5g     Sodium...........92mg     Polyunsaturated fat.....1g
  Fat..........10g     Saturated fat......1g     Cholesterol............0mg
 
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