STOVETOP ORZO MEDLEY

Stovetop Orzo Medley image

A burst of butter and a colorful array of vegetables make this pretty pasta side good enough for company. Use a blend of exotic mushrooms to make it extra special. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound fresh snow peas
1/2 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as portobello, button and/orshiitake), thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots in oil for 2 minutes. Add peas and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes longer. Add pine nuts; cook and stir until vegetables are tender., Drain orzo; stir in the shallot mixture, butter, salt and pepper until blended. Sprinkle with red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges