Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Parmesan Orzo and Peas

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

Yield: 7

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Weight Watchers 5 SmartPoints Weight Watchers 4 Freestyle Points

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dried tomato bits (packed without oil)
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Combine tomato bits and hot water in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, melt margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add orzo, and sauté 3 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned. Add broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and orzo is tender.
  3. Stir in peas, cheese, and milk; cook over medium heat until cheese melts. Stir in tomato; serve immediately.

Notes

Taken from Weight Watchers Quick, Light, and Healthy Cookbook p.158

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