Rice Pilav With Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 pinch dried rosemary (optional)
1 pinch turmeric (optional)
1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dried orzo pasta
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 3/4 cups water

Directions:

Heat the oil in a saucepan.
Stir in the chopped onions. Cover and saute until lightly browned.
Add the marjoram, rosemary, turmeric, and salt and pepper.
Stir in the pasta and saute until it browns a little.
Add the rice and saute for 2 or 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the water and stir once. Cover the rice and bring it to boil.
Turn the heat down very low and simmer 35-40 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	71.16 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.87g	9%
Cholesterol	0.99mg	0%
Sodium	32.61mg	1%
Potassium	41.54mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.16g	1%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	0.8g	2%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	18.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	46.94 Kcal (197 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.87g	9%
Cholesterol	0.65mg	0%
Sodium	21.51mg	1%
Potassium	27.4mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.74g	1%
Sugars	0.75g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	3%
Protein	0.53g	2%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	12.3mg	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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Weightwatchers Points

1.8

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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