Fajita-Style Orzo

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

111 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	orzo
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil
2	large	sweet red bell peppers	cored, seeded
1	large	red onion	sliced
3	medium	tomatoes
1	bunch	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1/2	cup	lime juice
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	sour cream, non-fat

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Brush the red pepper strips and onion rings lightly with the vegetable oil.

Over medium-hot coals, grill the vegetables until they are very soft, about 8 to 9 minutes.

Mince the tomatoes and put them in a large bowl.

Stir in the scallions, jalapenos, lime juice and salt.

When the peppers and onions are ready, transfer them from the grill to a cutting board.

Cut them into very thin strips and add to the salsa with the pasta.

Toss well. Divide the pasta among four bowls and top each with a spoonful of sour cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 306g

Amount per Serving

Calories 111 37% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 611mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 11.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%

Vitamin A	68%		Vitamin C	216%
Calcium	5%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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