Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW) Recipe

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Butternut Orzo Risotto (WW)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. ?.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss squash with oil and salt; spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between squash cubes. Roast, stirring halfway through, until squash is tender and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.?.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add orzo. Stir constantly until orzo begins to smell toasty, about 3 minutes. Add water, broth and thyme sprigs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 15 minutes.?.
  4. Remove thyme sprigs; stir in half-and-half, cheese and roasted squash. Season well with salt and pepper; serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.06 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.05g 19%
Cholesterol 40.2mg 13%
Sodium 577.81mg 24%
Potassium 378.66mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.4g 6%
Sugars 2.67g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 18.64g 37%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 150.3mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.27 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 19%
Cholesterol 14.03mg 13%
Sodium 201.66mg 24%
Potassium 132.15mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.07g 6%
Sugars 0.93g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 8%
Protein 6.51g 37%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 24%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 52.5mg 15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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