Baked Pepper and Cheese Orzo
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
- 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. canned chopped green chili peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook orzo in a large pan of boiling salted water 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a lightly buttered baking dish. Stir in peppers, chilies and cheese. Spread sour cream evenly over top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Dot with butter and bake 15 minutes until golden.
Per serving: calories 178, fat 12.8g, 64% calories from fat, cholesterol 32mg, protein 7.8g, carbohydrates 8.3g, fiber 0.5g, sugar 2.8g, sodium 256mg, diet points 5.0.
Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.1, Vegetable: 0.2, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.3, Lean meat: 0.8, Fat: 2.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0
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