Orzo With Garlic-Ginger Vegetables

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 24mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled gingerroot
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups sliced baby carrots
• 2 cups sliced baby zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule, dissolved in
• 3⁄4 cup boiling water
• 2 1⁄2 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a wok or large skillet over low heat, heat the oil.
2. Saute the gingerroot and garlic until deep brown, 4 to 5 minutes; keep the heat low so they don't burn.
3. Increase the heat to high; add the carrots.
4. Stir-fry, adding the zucchini, bell peppers and dissolved bouillon, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the orzo and pepper; toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately.