Recipe: Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes (serves 2)

Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Yield: 2 Servings
Source: From: The Austin American Statesman

1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Plus 2 Tbsp fat free canned Chicken stock
1/2 cup Sliced onion
1/4 lb Sliced mushrooms
1/4 lb Orzo (1/2 cup uncooked)
1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste

Place pot with 2 to 3 quarts water on to boil for orzo. Cut sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour boiling water over them and let sit 5 minutes. Heat 2 T chicken stock in a nonstick pan and saute 1 minute. Drain the tomatoes, add them and remaining chicken stock to mushrooms. Raise heat and reduce liquid by half.

When orzo water comes to a boil, add orzo and boil for 10 minutes. Drain. In a serving bowl, toss orzo with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with basil and add salt and pepper to taste.