Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes


Course : Italian
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


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

1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground

1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


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


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