Kittencal's Parmesan Orzo Recipe

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Kittencal's Parmesan Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, add in onion, thyme and red pepper flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add in orzo and cook stirring with a wooden spoon until orzo is slightly browned (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly add in the chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
  6. Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 548.03 Kcal (2294 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.42g 48%
Cholesterol 119.03mg 40%
Sodium 996.29mg 42%
Potassium 380.08mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.71g 6%
Sugars 3.08g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 46.69g 93%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 189.9mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.6 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.41g 48%
Cholesterol 39.44mg 40%
Sodium 330.14mg 42%
Potassium 125.95mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.87g 6%
Sugars 1.02g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 8%
Protein 15.47g 93%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 62.9mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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