TLC Cooking "Toasted Sesame Orzo"

Toasted Sesame Orzo

Toasted Sesame Orzo

YIELD Makes 5 servings
See Cooking Videos

Iron, found in spinach, is needed by the body to aid in the proper function of the immune system and in the production of connective tissue.

INGREDIENTS

1	tablespoon sesame seeds
2/3	cup uncooked orzo pasta
1	teaspoon reduced-fat margarine
1‑1/2	cups fresh spinach, washed and coarsely chopped
1	clove garlic, minced
3	tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
2	tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1‑1/2	teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2	teaspoon paprika
1/4	teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:

Place sesame seeds in small skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
Melt margarine in medium skillet. Add spinach and garlic; cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in milk, cheese, oregano, paprika, pepper and pasta. Cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Italian

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Don't you dare go to fast-food taco restaurants when you can learn to cook authentic Mexican cuisine from your own kitchen.

You don't need a PhD in cooking to prepare authentic European cuisine, because all you have to do is follow our recipes.