Orzo with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Orzo with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pint)
  • 1/4 lb feta
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red-wine vinegar

Directions:

  1. Fill a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo.
  2. In a small heavy skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pine nuts with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
  3. Mince garlic and chop parsley. Quarter tomatoes and coarsely crumble feta. In a large bowl whisk together garlic, parsley, vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tomatoes and feta and gently toss to combine.
  4. Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. In a large sieve drain orzo and rinse slightly until just warm. Drain orzo well and add to tomato mixture, tossing until just combined.
  5. Serve orzo topped with nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 537.9 Kcal (2252 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.37g 68%
Cholesterol 56.12mg 19%
Sodium 715.57mg 30%
Potassium 443.56mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.67g 8%
Sugars 7.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 294.9mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.96 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.76g 68%
Cholesterol 18.67mg 19%
Sodium 238.08mg 30%
Potassium 147.58mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.54g 8%
Sugars 2.66g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 12%
Protein 5.12g 31%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 21%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 98.1mg 29%

* 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

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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