Pepper Tomato Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup / 200 g dry orzo
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pepper and onion in oil over medium heat 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and orzo and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper; simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   When orzo is tender, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and basil.

5. 5

   Rest 2 minutes before serving.