Baked Orzo with Peppers and Cheese -

1/2 cup roasted red peppers -- diced

1/3 cup green chili peppers -- diced

1 cup fat-free sour cream

2 tablespoons butter -- cut into sm. bits

1 cup orzo

1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese -- diced

1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated

1. Add 2 teaspoons salt into boiling water, add orzo; boil 10 to 12 minutes un til tender; drain. 2. Put orzo into lightly buttered dish with peppers, chilies and Monterey Jack3. Spread sour cream evenly over top, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, dot with butter. 4. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, top shelf of oven until golden puffy. Cool slightly.

Cookbook '87

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