Stovetop Orzo Medley

By dmscott52

Great as a side dish or add cooked chicken pieces to make a meal. June 2011.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces orzo
• 2 shallots
• 12 oz. snow peas
• 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 T. butter
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain

2. Cook shallots, snow peas, mushrooms, and pine nuts in olive oil until vegetables are tender.

3. Add orzo, butter and chicken. Top with sweet red pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste.