Orzo Primavera

Wonderful, colorful, tasty, quick and very easy to make. Yields 8 1/2 cup servings, but I sometimes add cooked shrimp (heated through), turning this dish into a main meal for two or three.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth, not condensed
• 1  cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 cup sweet pepper, any color
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, Orzo pasta and water.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for seven minutes.
3. Add vegetables and cook for an additional five minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.