Cozy Orzo
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Side Dishes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 Pound room temperature cottage cheese
1 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup minced chived or scallions
1 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 Teaspoon black pepper to taste
1/2 Pound orzo
1 Cup frozen peas
 

Preparation:

grated pecorino or parmesan cheese for the top Combine the cottage cheese,salt,chives or scallions,lemon zest and pepper in a medium sized bowl,Mix well.Cook the orzo in plenty of rapidly boiling water until it is tender.Place the peas in a colander in the sink,and drain the pasta right onto to peas(this will defrost the peas and cook them slightly). Shake off the excess water,transfer the orzo and peas to the cottage cheese mixture,and stir gently.Sprinkle with grated pecorino or parmesan and serve warm or at room temperature in bowls

 

Nutritional Information:

953 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 37g Protein; 189g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2309mg Sodium