Orzo with Cilantro-Lime Pesto

Recipe submitted by Julie Henricksen!
Serves 1

Flex Swap: Instead of black beans, add a 2-ounce piece of cooked salmon, tuna or other fish.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (2 ounces) uncooked whole grain orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup drained, chopped roasted red peppers (in a jar packed with water)
1/4 cup corn kernels

Directions:
Cook orzo according to package directions. With the chopper attachment of a hand blender, or in a food processor, puree cilantro, lime juice, oil, pine nuts and garlic to make pesto. Toss cooked orzo with pesto and remaining ingredients and serve.