Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Orzo Salad With Roasted Carrots, Currants, and Pine Nuts
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Directions:

  1. Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water with 1/2 tsp tumeric added for 8-10 minutes or al dente.
  2. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 350F.
  4. Cut carrots in half lengthwise then slice on the diagonal into 1/2 thick pieces.
  5. Place in a roasting pan, drizzle with a little oil,sprinkle with spices and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
  7. Mix orzo,carrots,currants,pinenuts,c8i and vinegar together well.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.65 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.07g 31%
Cholesterol 1.97mg 1%
Sodium 58.42mg 2%
Potassium 309.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.81g 4%
Sugars 4.05g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Protein 3.66g 7%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 35.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.74 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.1g 31%
Cholesterol 1.68mg 1%
Sodium 49.76mg 2%
Potassium 263.59mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.92g 4%
Sugars 3.45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 11%
Protein 3.12g 7%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.3mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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