Caramelized Onion And Asparagus Orzotto-ci Recipe

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Caramelized Onion And Asparagus Orzotto-ci
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Directions:

  1. Prepare orzo per box directions, but using chicken stock for 2 cups of the water
  2. In large skillet(I use cast iron, of course ;), saute asparagus and onions in butter.
  3. Cook until asparagus is al dente and onion begins to caramelize.
  4. Add salt and pepper and cream, and continue to simmer to thicken
  5. When orzo is done, drain, but reserve the liquid.
  6. Add orzo and 3/4-1 cup of the pasta liquid to veggies and cream.
  7. Add lemon zest and Parmesan cheese, stir, and heat through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 238.74 Kcal (1000 kJ)
Calories from fat 158 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.56g 27%
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16%
Sodium 252.99mg 11%
Potassium 257.12mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.8g 5%
Sugars 4.21g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 8.17g 16%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 118.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.18 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.95g 27%
Cholesterol 21.43mg 16%
Sodium 114.64mg 11%
Potassium 116.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.25g 5%
Sugars 1.91g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 8%
Protein 3.7g 16%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 53.6mg 12%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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