Orzo with Pecorino and Mushrooms Recipe

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Orzo with Pecorino and Mushrooms
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add mushrooms, pepper, and salt. Cook 4 minutes or until mushrooms release their liquid, stirring frequently. Add broth and vinegar; stir in orzo and chives. Top with cheese.
  3. Garlicky Spinach Prepare base recipe through step 1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until browned. Add 4 cups spinach and 2 teaspoons minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in orzo; 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 3/8 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. SERVES 6 (serving size: about 1/3 cup) CALORIES 148.48; FAT 3.81g (sat 2.04g); SODIUM 298.99mg
  4. Tarragon and Peas Prepare base recipe through step 1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add 2 1/2 cups frozen peas; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in orzo; 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; and 3/8 teaspoon salt. SERVES 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 171.14; FAT 3.66g (sat 1.86g); SODIUM 269.21mg
  5. Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Prepare base recipe through step 1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to pan. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup pine nuts, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in orzo, 1/2 cup minced basil, 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 3/8 teaspoon salt. SERVES 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup) CALORIES 178.03; FAT 7.82g (sat 0.75g); SODIUM 154.09mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 642.7 Kcal (2691 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.83g 49%
Cholesterol 64.12mg 21%
Sodium 1435.2mg 60%
Potassium 3466.87mg 74%
Total Carbs 54.82g 18%
Sugars 7.4g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 10%
Protein 44.18g 88%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1016.7mg 5648%
Calcium 649.5mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.5 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g 49%
Cholesterol 6.24mg 21%
Sodium 139.57mg 60%
Potassium 337.14mg 74%
Total Carbs 5.33g 18%
Sugars 0.72g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 10%
Protein 4.3g 88%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 13%
Iron 98.9mg 5648%
Calcium 63.2mg 65%

* 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

  • 15
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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