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Quick and Healthy Dinner: Orzo with Tuna

You can really use any rice or pasta for this dish in place of the orzo.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 quart chicken stock or broth
  • 8 oz. orzo
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup green olives diced
  • 3 pouches 2.6 oz. StarKist® Albacore Tuna, Low Sodium
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauce pan or cast iron dish, bring the chicken stock to a boil, add the orzo and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. The orzo will absorb all the stock.
  • Using a medium to large sized skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic, onion, carrots, bell pepper, and celery for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the olives and tuna and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Mix well. Lastly, mix in the cooked orzo and fresh parsley, toss together, let cook for a minute and serve.