mediterranean pork and orzo

prep time/ cook time:  30 minutes
servings 6

ingredients:
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts water
1 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

steps:
1.  rub pork with pepper.  cute into 1-inch cubes.  in a large nonstick skillet, cook pork 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. 

4.  drain orzo mixture; toss with pork mixture and feta cheese.

- light & tasty, june/july 2006