I've been trying to come up with different ways to eat healthier and lighter. I came up with this recipe one night and my husband actually went back for more.

Ingredients

2 serv.

olive oil↗1 tablespoon
garlic cloves, minced↗2
yellow bell pepper, finely chopped↗1⁄2 cup
red and yellow tomatoes, chopped↗1 1⁄2 cups
white wine↗3⁄4 cup
capers, drained↗1 teaspoon
cod fish fillets↗2
orzo pasta↗1 cup
water↗6 cups
fresh lemon juice↗1⁄3 cup
lemon, zest of↗1
fresh basil leaves, chopped↗6
salt↗
pepper↗
orzo pasta↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Bring 6 cups water, lemon juice and zest to a boil using a large saucepan.
2
While the water is coming to a boil heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and peppers, cook 4 minutes.
5
Add wine and simmer about 5 minutes.
6
Add orzo to boiling water cook aprox 9 minutes.
7
Sprinkle the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
8
Add to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan with a tight lid and simmer about 10 minutes or until fillets are cooked through.
9
Drain orzo after 9 minutes and toss with basil.
10
Serve fillets over the orzo and topped with sauce.

Source: food.com

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