Tangy Lemon Orzo

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced
• 1 medium sweet red bell peppers seeded and finely diced
• 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup pasta, orzo cooked
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves finely minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
• 1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated, optional

1. In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
2. Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes.
3. Saute 1 minute.
4. Add the water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet.
6. Add the remaining olive oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and serve.

olive oil, scallions, sweet red bell peppers, red pepper, water, pasta, parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, parmesan

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/tangy-lemon-orzo-41594 (may not work)