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Monday, January 4, 2010

Sausage and Orzo



Ingredients:
1 lb. cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 2 -inch chunks
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 cup dried orzo (rosamarina)
1 14-oz. can low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, coarsely chopped (2-1/2 cups)
1/3 cup 1-inch slices green onions and chopped red sweet pepper


Directions:
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in hot oil 2 minutes; stir in orzo. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, 1.2 cup water, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add zucchini last 4 minutes of cooking. Stir in green onions and sweet pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.
Calories 467
Total fat (g) 24
Saturated Fat (g) 8
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 5
Cholesterol (mg) 79
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 10
Sodium (mg) 1630
Carbohydrate (g) 40
Total sugar (g) 3
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 23
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 34.838379
Calcium (DV%) 4
Iron (DV%) 19