Orzo with Parmesan and Fresh Basil Recipe

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Orzo with Parmesan and Fresh Basil
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1 cup orzo

Directions:

  1. Bring chicken stock to a boil
  2. Add uncooked orzo and cover.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer until orxo is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Mix in parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
  5. Makes siz 1/2 cup servings.
  6. Can also add grilled veggies, mushrooms, or sauted spinach for some extra healthy bulk.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 665.49 Kcal (2786 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.63g 55%
Cholesterol 76.54mg 26%
Sodium 1646.1mg 69%
Potassium 641.94mg 14%
Total Carbs 46.85g 16%
Sugars 13.27g 53%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 10%
Protein 41.99g 84%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 687.9mg 69%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.14 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.09g 55%
Cholesterol 10.94mg 26%
Sodium 235.32mg 69%
Potassium 91.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 6.7g 16%
Sugars 1.9g 53%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 10%
Protein 6g 84%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 98.3mg 69%

* 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

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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