Orzo risotto Recipe

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Orzo  risotto
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta
  • 2 oz parmigiana parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until barely al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Transfer orzo to a 2 quart heavy saucepan and add stock, zest, thyme. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring constantly until stock is absorbed about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cheese, butter, salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 73.55 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.03g 8%
Cholesterol 8.37mg 3%
Sodium 319.48mg 13%
Potassium 65.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.57g 2%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 1.41g 3%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Calcium 4.5mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.76 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.24g 8%
Cholesterol 8.74mg 3%
Sodium 333.39mg 13%
Potassium 68.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.81g 2%
Sugars 0.95g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 1.47g 3%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Calcium 4.7mg 0%

* 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

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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