Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           sun-dried tomatoes
   1      cup           boiling water
     1/2  cup           plus 2 T fat free canned
                        chicken stock
     1/2  cup           sliced onion
     1/4  pound         sliced mushrooms
     1/4  pound         orzo -- (1/2 cup uncooked)
     1/2  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
                        salt and freshly ground
                        black pepper to taste
 

Preparation:

Place pot with 2 to 3 quarts water on to boil for orzo. Cut sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them and let sit 5 minutes. Heat 2 T chicken stock in a nonstick pan and sauté‚1 minute. Drain the tomatoes, add them and remaining chicken stock to mushrooms. Raise heat and reduce liquid by half. When orzo water comes to a boil, add orzo and boil for 10 minutes. Drain. In a serving bowl, toss orzo with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with basil and add salt and pepper to taste. From: The Austin American Statesman