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Fajita Style Orzo
Healthy Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound Orzo, Ditalini or other small pasta shape, uncooked
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into wide strips
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
3 medium tomatoes, very ripe
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup non-fat sour cream

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.

*This dish is delicious with the addition of grilled chicken breasts, cut into thin strips.

Each serving provides:
Calories: 460
Protein: 25.9g
Carbohydrates: 150g
Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 564mg
Calories from Fat 7 percent