my new favorite website

A friend of mine turned me on to this GREAT website for people either trying to eat healthy, people who want to find healthy ways to indulge junk food cravings, and weight watchers people....

www.hungry-girl.com

She has a wealth of recipes that all look great (and the ones I have tried ARE great), as well as tips. You can sign up for a free email newsletter, and everything is archived on the site (for FREE!). She just put out a cookbook as well, which I will be getting. I am going to make many of these recipes, and will report here when I do! Please check out this great website!!

Whole Wheat Orzo with Fresh Tomato and Feta

I am really trying to make the switch to eating only whole grains. I love orzo, but usually do not eat it because I could not find a whole wheat version...until now. The nutrition facts for the orzo itself is (1/3 C uncooked, 3/4 C cooked) 195 cal, 1 g fat, and 9 GRAMS OF FIBER!!! That is great, and I think the highest amount of fiber per serving for any whole wheat pasta I have ever seen! And the taste and texture are wonderful (need to cook a little longer than usual).

1/2 lb. Whole Wheat Orzo (about 1 and 1/3 cups)
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Butter
1 C feta, crumbled
handful of parsley, chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
lemon zest and juice of one lemon

Cook orzo to package directions, drain. Melt butter and add feta until both are creamy and melted. Mix in cooked orzo, parsley, tomatoes and lemon zest and juice. Stir until combined and heated through. Serve hot.