Pico de Gailo Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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a handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 lime , zested and juiced
1/2 cup orzo pasta
4 plum tomatoes, halved, seeded and finely chopped
salt
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup white rice

Directions:

HEAT the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the orzo and toast until deep golden. Stir in the rice and broth and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 17 to 18 minutes.
IN a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime zest and juice. Season with salt, to taste.
WHEN rice is cooked, fluff with fork and stir in the salsa. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.74 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.97g	6%
Cholesterol	0.99mg	0%
Sodium	303.31mg	13%
Potassium	233.85mg	5%
Total Carbs	32.14g	11%
Sugars	2.42g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	6%
Protein	3.53g	7%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	18.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.59 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	6%
Cholesterol	0.49mg	0%
Sodium	152.02mg	13%
Potassium	117.21mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.11g	11%
Sugars	1.21g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	6%
Protein	1.77g	7%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	30%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	9.2mg	2%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.6

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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