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

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 263
Sodium: 548mg
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 13g

Orzo with Tomatoes and Parmesan

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
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.