Greek Beef and Orzo

Prep Time:5 Mins | Total Time:23 Mins | Makes:4 Servings (about 1 1/4 cups each)

The coolness of the yogurt nicely compliments the spiciness in this Mediterranean dish.

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

1 can (14 oz/398 mL) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup/125 mL)

1/2 cup (125 mL) uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2 cup (125 mL) plain low-fat yogurt

Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender. Serve with yogurt.

Did You Know?: In Italian, orzo literally means "barley", but it is actually a tiny, rice-shaped pasta.
Purchasing : Find orzo in the pasta aisle at your local grocery store.

1 Serving: Calories 340; ( Calories from Fat 155 ); Total Fat 17g ( Saturated Fat 6g ) ; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 660mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g ( Dietary Fiber 2g ); Protein 26g