Creamy Orzo Risotto Recipe

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Creamy Orzo Risotto
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Directions:

  1. In large pot of boiling lightly salted water, cook orzo for about 8 minutes or just until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
  3. Add wine and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to a medium-low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Add orzo to cream sauce; stirring constantly, bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in chives and cheddar and blue cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 20173.23 Kcal (84461 kJ)
Calories from fat 18863.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2095.89g 3224%
Cholesterol 45.16mg 15%
Sodium 349.9mg 15%
Potassium 211.77mg 5%
Total Carbs 192.84g 64%
Sugars 3.11g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 129.07g 258%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 193.8mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.58 Kcal (1384 kJ)
Calories from fat 309.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.35g 3224%
Cholesterol 0.74mg 15%
Sodium 5.73mg 15%
Potassium 3.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.16g 64%
Sugars 0.05g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 6%
Protein 2.12g 258%
Calcium 3.2mg 19%

* 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

  • 577.8
    Points
  • 572
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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