Orzo with Tomatoes and Parmesan

McCormick®

 

This tasty side dish features orzo, tomatoes and green onions seasoned with Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese.

 

Makes 6 (2/3-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

ingredients

3 1/2 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Chicken Stock

1 1/2 cups orzo

2 tablespoons butter, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup chopped plum tomatoes

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Italian Seasoning

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind

3 green onions, chopped

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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

directions

1. Bring stock to boil in medium saucepan. Add orzo; cook on medium heat 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.


2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in large nonstick skillet on medium-low heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook and stir 2 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften.


3. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cooked orzo and pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green onions and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir 1 minute.

ingredients

per serving


Calories: 263

Fat: 7 g

Carbohydrates: 37 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

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Sodium: 548 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 13 g

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