MEDITERRANEAN ORZO VEGETABLE PILAF

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This pilaf is flavored with white wine and spiced with mediterranean vegetables such as; olives, capers and chickpeas in addition to the regular onion and bell pepper. Makes a wonderful side dish.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (green or red)
3/4 cup chickpeas (or garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 10 inches skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then stir in the uncooked orzo, and green onion.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth and wine and heat until boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the peppers, chickpeas, olives and capers, and cook covered another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed.
  • Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with the 2 T of parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 313.7, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.9

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