Roasted Zucchini and Walnut Orzo Recipe

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Roasted Zucchini and Walnut Orzo
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 lb zucchini
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • about 1/8 tsp salt
  • about 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 4 3/4 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp walnut oil

Directions:

  1. Rinse and dry zucchini; cut each in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a bowl, mix zucchini with olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture equally between two baking sheets, each 12 by 15 inches, and spread zucchini in a single layer.
  2. Bake in a 400° regular or convection oven until zucchini is tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour back into bowl. Rinse and dry one baking sheet.
  3. Put walnut pieces on clean baking sheet and bake in a 350° oven until pale gold beneath skins, about 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add orzo, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir zucchini, walnuts, lemon juice, and walnut oil into orzo. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1197.13 Kcal (5012 kJ)
Calories from fat 749.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83.28g 128%
Cholesterol 23.66mg 8%
Sodium 642.71mg 27%
Potassium 3229.27mg 69%
Total Carbs 82.37g 27%
Sugars 11.01g 44%
Dietary Fiber 14.85g 59%
Protein 46.23g 92%
Vitamin C 205.9mg 343%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 160.5mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.9 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.23g 128%
Cholesterol 2.05mg 8%
Sodium 55.78mg 27%
Potassium 280.28mg 69%
Total Carbs 7.15g 27%
Sugars 0.96g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 59%
Protein 4.01g 92%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 343%
Iron 0.7mg 42%
Calcium 13.9mg 16%

* 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

  • 30.1
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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