Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta Salad
This is great as a hot side dish or main dish with a decent amount of protein that the garbanzo beans, cheese and orzo pasta bring. Throw in a cup of sunflower seeds if you like to really bring on the protein. It's great served with a green salad or fruit. Give it a whirl...
Orzo Pasta Salad
4 c. water
1/2 c. whole wheat orzo pasta
2 T. margarine
1 - 4 oz. jar capers, drained
1 - 6.5 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 t. garlic powder
dash salt/pepper
dash chili flakes
1 med. lemon, grate rind and juice
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, fine grated
1 - 15.5 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
Bring water to a boil, add orzo pasta. Cook uncovered until tender - 8 to 10 min., drain. While the orzo is still hot, add the margarine, capers, artichokes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili flakes, lemon, Parmesan cheese, and garbanzo beans. Toss together well and enjoy!
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