Bon Appetit: Orzo With Garlic-Ginger Vegetables

I've been practicing the Weight Watchers diet for the past month and a half which led me to crack open my WW cookbook.  This recipe was a winner among Stephen and myself so I thought I'd share it with you.  Not only is it scrumptious, but it's incredibly easy and good for you (and colorful!)...enjoy!

Okay, so here's what you need:

* 1 T olive Oil

*2 T minced peeled fresh ginger (yeah right, I don't do that, I just used the ginger that was on my spice rack)

*3 garlic cloves, crushed (again, I used minced garlic)

*2 cups of sliced baby carrots

*2 cups of sliced baby zucchini (I just used 1 big zucchini)

*1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

*1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

*3/4 cup of low-sodium chicken broth

*2 1/2 cups of cooked orzo

*1/4 t salt

*1/8 t freshly ground pepper

The process:

1. Cut up your vegetables

2. Measure out your orzo (1 1/4 cups of uncooked orzo makes 2 cups of cooked orzo) and cook according to the box.

3. In a wok or large skillet over low heat, heat the oil.

4. Saute the ginger and garlic until golden (until it becomes fragrant...not long)

5. Increase the heat to medium-high; add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.

6. Add the rest of the vegetables and the chicken broth and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp (3 minutes)

7. Add the orzo, salt and pepper; toss to combine and serve immediately.

This side dish a great compliment to baked or grilled chicken - YUM!  And better yet, it's only 3 WW points for a cup of it (which will fill you up!).

I hope this can be added to one of your weekend meals!

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