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Orzo Salad With Pine Nuts And Vegetables Recipe

Orzo Salad With Pine Nuts And Vegetables Recipe

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Orzo Salad With Pine Nuts And Vegetables

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups orzo , long rice shaped pasta
chicken broth to cook it in.
1/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white basalmic vinegar , basalmic can be used but will darken the color
1/4 chopped kalamata olives
1 cup finely chopped radicchio or spinach for milder flavor
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted for 6 mins in 375f oven
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan or feta cheese
2 large garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook orzo in pot of boiling chicken broth until just tender but still firm to bite, about 9 mins.
Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend. Let stand until cool. Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
Throw the radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be served room temperature or cold. Keeps for several days.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS OR CHANGES:
Artichoke hearts, scallions, cayanne, cherry tomatoes,
Zucchini, feta for Parma

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	170.08 Kcal (712 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	22%
Cholesterol	6.17mg	2%
Sodium	103.21mg	4%
Potassium	98.58mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.97g	3%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	3%
Protein	4.08g	8%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	61.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	239.75 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.91g	22%
Cholesterol	8.7mg	2%
Sodium	145.49mg	4%
Potassium	138.97mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.24g	3%
Sugars	4.02g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	3%
Protein	5.75g	8%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	86.1mg	6%

* 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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