Mediterranean Orzo Recipe

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Mediterranean Orzo
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
  • 1/4 lb feta
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red-wine vinegar

Directions:

  1. Fill a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo.
  2. In a small heavy skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pine nuts with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
  3. Mince garlic and chop parsley. Quarter tomatoes and coarsely crumble feta. In a large bowl whisk together garlic, parsley, vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tomatoes, olives and feta and gently toss to combine.
  4. Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. In a large sieve drain orzo and rinse slightly until just warm. Drain orzo well and add to tomato mixture, tossing until just combined.
  5. Serve orzo topped with nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.91 Kcal (1457 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.1g 43%
Cholesterol 28.06mg 9%
Sodium 830.99mg 35%
Potassium 221.78mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.4g 4%
Sugars 4g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 7.7g 15%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 147.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.44 Kcal (810 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.62g 43%
Cholesterol 15.6mg 9%
Sodium 462.03mg 35%
Potassium 123.31mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.45g 4%
Sugars 2.22g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 6%
Protein 4.28g 15%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 11%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 15%

* 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

  • 9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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