Lemon Orzo Recipe

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Lemon Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, 9 to 11 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain.
  2. Melt butter in same pan over medium heat. Add hot cooked orzo, lemon rind, and next 3 ingredients. Stir gently just until cheese melts. Serve hot. Garnish, if desired.
  3. Fix it Faster: Use refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1745.03 Kcal (7306 kJ)
Calories from fat 1074.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.38g 184%
Cholesterol 342.11mg 114%
Sodium 7812.84mg 326%
Potassium 1663.28mg 35%
Total Carbs 81.06g 27%
Sugars 18.9g 76%
Dietary Fiber 5.12g 20%
Protein 74.55g 149%
Vitamin C 111.8mg 186%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 1782.6mg 178%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.86 Kcal (343 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 184%
Cholesterol 16.05mg 114%
Sodium 366.52mg 326%
Potassium 78.03mg 35%
Total Carbs 3.8g 27%
Sugars 0.89g 76%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 20%
Protein 3.5g 149%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 186%
Iron 0.1mg 16%
Calcium 83.6mg 178%

* 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

  • 44
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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