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Orzo with Peppers & Spinach

Name: Orzo with Peppers & Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 8 ounces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Sweet bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body fight infection and absorb folate and iron. And what bright flavor and color! —Tammi Kettenbach, Jerseyville, Illinois

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute peppers and mushrooms until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in orzo and cheese; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 196 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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