GREEK-STYLE CANNELLINI AND VEGETABLES

Greek-Style Cannellini and Vegetables image

Provided by MsBindy

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 carrots, diced (about 2 cups)
1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 cup orzo pasta
1 zucchini, diced (6 inches long)
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon fresh marjoram (sprinkle of dried)
15 ounces cannellini, drained
14 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente (about 8 minutes in boiling water), and drain. Stir in 1 Tbsp olive oil.
Sauté the garlic and onions in 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet.
Add the carrots and bell peppers to the onions and stir.
Stir the diced zucchini into the skillet of vegetables.
Add the mint, dill and marjoram.
Gently stir in the beans and tomatoes.
Simmer for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
When the beans and vegetables are hot, add the orzo.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.7, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 282.9, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 15.8