Mediterranean Pork and Orzo

A fun medley of different types of food. It was very easy and quick to make. The flavor is a little bland, but I enjoyed all of the pork and pasta.

Cost: About $19.00 (About $3.17 per serving) - Tenderloin ($10.18), orzo ($1.00), spinach ($2.49), tomatoes ($2.50), feta cheese ($2.49).

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

• 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 quarts water
• 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. In a large nonstick skillet cook port with ground pepper in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 45-60 seconds longer or until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted.
3. Add tomatoes to the pork; cook and stir for 1 minute or until heated through. Drain orzo mixture; toss with pork mixture and feta cheese.

Nutrition: (2/3 cup pork mixture with 2/3 cup orzo) 372 calories, 9.5 g fat, 2.9 g saturated fat, 69.6 mg cholesterol, 306 mg sodium, 39.3 g carbohydrate, 2.4 g fiber, 2.2 g sugar, 37.7 g protein.