Risotto-Style Pea and Mint Orzo

Want risotto but are too lazy to make it? This orzo curbs that risotto craving and is a fresh filing dish.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil

• ¾ cup orzo

• 1 cup vegetable broth

• ½ cup frozen peas

• 2 Tbsp fresh mint

Directions:

• Heat a medium saucepan over high. Add oil, then orzo. Stir until orzo is coated. Stir in broth and 1 cup water.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender, 7 to 8 min. Orzo will absorb liquid as it sits.

• Stir in peas until warmed through, 2 to 3 min. Cover to keep warm.

• Chop mint and stir in just before serving.

Serves: 4-6