MAN!! This is to die for (if you like Mexican)! I found this in Fit Pregnancy April/May 2009. It's a recipe from Robin Miller (Food Network). It's full of Fiber, Folate and Protein. I used left over Rotisserie Chicken, but I think left over roast would do awesome too! It has a lot of calories for a cup and a half, but I ate only a cup and was full. I don't know why there are so many calories, maybe the orzo? I think brown rice would be awesome too. Omit the meat and it would be a great side too!
Serves 4
Prep 20 min
Cook 10 min
1 1/2 cups Orzo (rice shaped pasta)
2 cups cooked shredded Chicken
1 15oz can Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1 15oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 4oz can diced Mild Green Chilies
3 tblsp chopped fresh Cilantro
2 tblsp fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp ground Cumin
Salt & Pepper to taste
Dash Cayenne Pepper
Cook orzo according to package. Drain. Add everything else (it'll heat up from the orzo).
Serve warm or cold.
1 Serving is 1 1/2 cups
685 Calories
46g Protein
87g Carb
7.5g Fat
270mg Calcium
6mg Iron
11mg Vitamin C
345mcg Folate
10g Fiber
