Cheesy Orzo

This side may not be as low in calories a many of the others on this site, but I am a firm believer in the idea that you need to spoil yourself every now and then. If you are crazy some ooey gooey mac and cheese, this would be a very satisfying swap. This recipe was altered slightly from one with the same name found on FoodNetwork.com

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 small red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups dry orzo
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

--Preheat 8 inch pot (with a lid) on medium heat
--Add oil, onion, and garlic. Saute 3 minutes, or until onions are translucent
--Add broth and bring pan to a boil.
--Cover and reduce heat. Boil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
--Remove lid and add cheese
--Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Nutritional Information
This makes about 6 even servings. Each serving has about 240 calories, 9.8 g fat, 1.5 g fiber, and 14.9 g protein