CORN & PEPPER ORZO

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This fragrant side packs flavor in but keeps extra fat, calories and sodium out. Red pepper lends sweetness and color to the eye-catching dish. Angela Hanks - St. Albans, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper and onion in oil for 2 minutes. Add the corn, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta; stir into the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges