Alice’s Orzo and Veggie Delight

ALICE’S ORZO AND VEGGIE DELIGHT
1 c. multi-color orzo
Olive oil
Herbed butter, you can now buy sticks of butter that have herbs in them
½ c. diced bell peppers, assorted colors-red, orange, yellow
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
¼ c. chopped onion
6-8 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed
1 container of cherry tomatoes, leave whole
1 (3-oz.) pkg. French-Fried Onions
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt/black pepper

1. Prepare orzo according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In large non-stick skillet, drizzle bottom with olive oil and add about 4 T. herb butter over low heat.
3. When butter is melted, add peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add green beans and saute another 3-5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
6. Gradually add cooked orzo, spoonful at a time. When you get the ratio you like, add the cherry tomatoes and mix well.
7. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with the fried onions and squeeze lemon juice all over top.