Friday, August 1, 2008

Whole Wheat Orzo with Vegetables and Lemon Zest

2c cooked whole wheat orzo
1c onion; diced
1c red bell pepper; diced
1 clove garlic; minced
1c mushrooms; diced
1c zucchini; cored and diced
1c summer squash; cored and diced
2t olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
zest of 1 lemon

- Sautee onion, pepper, and garlic in olive oil until onion is lightly caramelized.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.
- Sautee vegetable mixture until zucchini and squash are just cooked through.
- Toss vegetables and orzo together with lemon zest.

Optional Toppings


- cooked shrimp

- goat cheese
- feta cheese

Serves 4


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