Orzo With Turkey And Fennel

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/3 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 large trimmed fennel bulb,in 1/3"dice -- about 1 cup

1 1/2 cups diced or chopped leftover turkey

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

1 cup (6 ounces) orzo noodles, cooked -- acc.to pkg

1/2 c turkey stock -- or

(1/2 to 3/4) reduced-sodium canned chicken broth 2 large plum tomatoes,outer shells only -- in sm. dice

about 2/3 cup 1/4 cup grated imported Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil leaves

Salt, freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat oil in 12-inch, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion, garlic and fennel. Cook until hot, about 3 minutes, stirring often.

2. Add turkey, parsley, sage, cooked orzo and 1/2 cup turkey stock or chicken broth. Mix well. Heat through. Add tomato, cheese, basil, salt and plenty of fresh pepper. Toss well until combined. Adjust seasoning and add remaining 1/4 cup stock or broth as needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional information (per serving): 447 calories, 33 g carbohydrates, 44 g

protein, 15 g fat, 115 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium.

Nutritional analysis by Jodie Shield.

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