Orzo Pilaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Saffron Recipe

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Orzo Pilaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Saffron
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
61
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. If sun dried tomatoes are not ready to eat and must be reconstituted, bring 1 cup water to boil and remove from heat.
  2. Pour boiling water over dried tomatoes and soak for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove tomatoes from water, saving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  4. Cut tomatoes into thin strips and set aside.
  5. (If tomatoes are ready to eat set aside 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup white dry wine.) Cook orzo in 6 to 8 cups boiling water for 12 to 14 minutes, until al dente.
  6. Drain and rinse orzo and set aside.
  7. Pour a 1/4 cup of reserved tomato water, water or wine into a separate glass container and heat in microwave for about 1 minute.
  8. Stir bouillon, saffron and olive oil into hot liquid and set aside.
  9. Spray a large non-stick or stick-resistant pan lightly with cooking spray and preheat on medium for 2 minutes.
  10. Add onions and garlic to pan and sauté for 3 minutes.
  11. Add tomatoes continuing to sauté until onions become translucent.
  12. If necessary, during cooking add small amounts of remaining water or wine to vegetable mixture to keep it from drying out.
  13. Add orzo to tomato and onion mixture a third at a time, so that pasta separates and mixes with vegetables.
  14. Add saffron liquid to pasta, mixing all ingredients together.
  15. Stirring frequently, continue to cook a few minutes more until heated through.
  16. Remove orzo from heat and serve or cover until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 61.4 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 4%
Cholesterol 2.23mg 1%
Sodium 239.89mg 10%
Potassium 225.11mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.3g 3%
Sugars 3.42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 5%
Protein 1.85g 4%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 16.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.33 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.91g 4%
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1%
Sodium 247.42mg 10%
Potassium 232.18mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.57g 3%
Sugars 3.53g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 1.9g 4%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 17.1mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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