Orzo a La Melanie Recipe

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Orzo a La Melanie
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook orzo with salt according to packet instructions.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
  3. Sauté red pepper and carrot on a low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
  4. Increase heat to medium and add green onions and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the squash, zucchini and tomato and cook for a couple of minutes more.
  6. Add the tomato sauce and stock.
  7. When the sauce comes to a simmer, turn heat to low and stir.
  8. Stir in the drained orzo.
  9. Stir in the cream.
  10. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  11. Remove from heat.
  12. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Can be served immediately, or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 220.38 Kcal (923 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.45g 18%
Cholesterol 14.86mg 5%
Sodium 1945.48mg 81%
Potassium 350.9mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.44g 7%
Sugars 8.84g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 10%
Protein 8.47g 17%
Vitamin C 37.9mg 63%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 13.3mg 74%
Calcium 164.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.35 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g 18%
Cholesterol 6.36mg 5%
Sodium 832.91mg 81%
Potassium 150.23mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.18g 7%
Sugars 3.78g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 10%
Protein 3.63g 17%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 63%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 30%
Iron 5.7mg 74%
Calcium 70.5mg 16%

* 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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