Confetti Orzo with Ham and Vegetables
8
Points®
Total time: 52 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 22 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Canola oil
2 tsp
Reduced sodium chicken broth
3 cup(s)
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, red variety, chopped
Frozen mixed vegetables
16 oz, (1 bag), thawed
Dried thyme
½ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Uncooked orzo
1 cup(s), preferably tri-color
Cooked extra lean low sodium boneless ham
6 oz, (1 piece), baked, diced
Grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp
Scallions
2 medium, thinly sliced
Instructions
1
Heat oil in large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mixed vegetables, broth, thyme, and salt; bring to boil.
2
Add orzo to vegetable mixture and return to boil. Reduce heat and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in ham, Parmesan, and scallions; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer.
3
Per serving: 1 1/4 cups
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