Recipe for Orzo with Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Olives

Here’s a quick, easy, and tasty side dish for those dog days of summer.  It goes great with grilled fish or pork chops.

Yield:  4 servings

Time:  15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked orzo,  cooled to room temperature


• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper


• 2 cups cooked, chopped broccoli


• 1 cup chopped kalamata olives


• ¾ cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt


• 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice


• 1 tsp dried oregano


• Salt and pepper

Method:

• Combine orzo, bell pepper, broccoli and olives.


• Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano.  Mix gently into orzo/veggie mixture.


• Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

What are you serving with your grill food these days?

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