MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND ORZO

All of the food groups are represented in this fresh and fabulous meal. It’s one that my family requests time and again.

—MARY RELYEA CANASTOTA, NY



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)

1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 quarts water

1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. Rub pork with pepper; cut pork into 1-in. cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink.

2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 45-60 seconds longer or until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted. Drain.

3. Add tomatoes to pork; heat through. Stir in orzo mixture and cheese.