Carrot Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz carrots , cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
garnish: carrot curls

Directions:

Process carrots in a food processor 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
Combine 2 1/2 cups water and broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until very hot.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Add orzo and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
Slowly stir hot broth mixture, salt, and pepper into orzo mixture. Cook, stirring often, 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, chives, and thyme until blended. Serve orzo immediately. Garnish, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1443.39 Kcal (6043 kJ)
Calories from fat	828.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	92.1g	142%
Cholesterol	203.25mg	68%
Sodium	6493.68mg	271%
Potassium	1827.91mg	39%
Total Carbs	96.63g	32%
Sugars	26.46g	106%
Dietary Fiber	14.53g	58%
Protein	56.78g	114%
Vitamin C	70.8mg	118%
Vitamin A	2.7mg	90%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	1283.5mg	128%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.34 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	142%
Cholesterol	13mg	68%
Sodium	415.45mg	271%
Potassium	116.95mg	39%
Total Carbs	6.18g	32%
Sugars	1.69g	106%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	58%
Protein	3.63g	114%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	118%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	90%
Iron	0.1mg	9%
Calcium	82.1mg	128%

* 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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