Mexican Orzo Salad

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