Orzo Pasta Pilaf Recipe

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Orzo Pasta Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Prepare orzo as directed on package.
  2. Drain and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile melt butter in 10 skillet until sizzling; add onion and rosemary.
  4. Cook over medium-high heat until onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add almonds, raisins, cherries, and salt.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring occasinally, until almonds are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir cooked onion mixture into hot orzo.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. *To prepare this dish ahead, cook the orzo as directed. Drain well; toss with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Spoon into resealable plastic bag and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Just before serving, cook butter, onion, rosemary, nuts, raisins, cherries and salt. Meanwhile, warm the orzo in the microwave or in a saucpean, stir in onion mixture.
  10. **You can find pre-packaged dried fruit mixtures by the dried fruit in the baking section of your supermarket.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 131.63 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.44g 15%
Cholesterol 12.15mg 4%
Sodium 126.47mg 5%
Potassium 118.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.41g 3%
Sugars 4.03g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 2.78g 6%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 22.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.25 Kcal (780 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.35g 15%
Cholesterol 17.19mg 4%
Sodium 178.95mg 5%
Potassium 167.47mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.73g 3%
Sugars 5.7g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 6%
Protein 3.94g 6%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 31.9mg 2%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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