Basil Butter Orzo Recipe

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Basil Butter Orzo
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Directions:

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add orzo and cook just until tender to bite, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and return to pan.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse peppers; stem, seed, and finely chop.
  3. In a food processor, purée butter, basil, and garlic.
  4. Add butter mixture to orzo. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
  5. Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and capers. Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2599.62 Kcal (10884 kJ)
Calories from fat 2118.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 235.39g 362%
Cholesterol 611.09mg 204%
Sodium 2416.67mg 101%
Potassium 1725.45mg 37%
Total Carbs 95.18g 32%
Sugars 37.47g 150%
Dietary Fiber 14.16g 57%
Protein 37.15g 74%
Vitamin C 419.9mg 700%
Vitamin A 11.3mg 378%
Iron 157.1mg 873%
Calcium 751.4mg 75%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.83 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g 362%
Cholesterol 36.87mg 204%
Sodium 145.79mg 101%
Potassium 104.09mg 37%
Total Carbs 5.74g 32%
Sugars 2.26g 150%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 57%
Protein 2.24g 74%
Vitamin C 25.3mg 700%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 378%
Iron 9.5mg 873%
Calcium 45.3mg 75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 70.8
    Points
  • 73
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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