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Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Plus 2 T fat free canned
Chicken stock
1/2 cup Sliced onion
1/4 lb Sliced mushrooms
1/4 lb Orzo (1/2 cup uncooked)
1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste


Place pot with 2 to 3 quarts water on to boil for orzo. Cut sun-dried
tomatoes into small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour boiling water
over them and let sit 5 minutes. Heat 2 T chicken stock in a nonstick
pan and saute 1 minute. Drain the tomatoes, add them and remaining
chicken stock to mushrooms. Raise heat and reduce liquid by half.
When orzo water comes to a boil, add orzo and boil for 10 minutes.
Drain. In a serving bowl, toss orzo with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle
with basil and add salt and pepper to taste.

From: The Austin American Statesman typed by jessann
 


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