Speckled Quinoa and Orzo Recipe

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Speckled Quinoa and Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium size saucepan. Add quinoa and orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until quinoa turns golden, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and continue to saute for 20 seconds until you smell their aroma. Add chicken broth, bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 12 minutes or until barely done. There should be a little liquid that has been absorbed by the grains and pasta and which will help the cheese turn creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in basil and remove from heat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 472.94 Kcal (1980 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.42g 47%
Cholesterol 20.2mg 7%
Sodium 997.79mg 42%
Potassium 636.13mg 14%
Total Carbs 34.56g 12%
Sugars 4.51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.91g 16%
Protein 14.91g 30%
Vitamin C 19.1mg 32%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 244.8mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.56 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 47%
Cholesterol 5.66mg 7%
Sodium 279.67mg 42%
Potassium 178.3mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.69g 12%
Sugars 1.26g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 16%
Protein 4.18g 30%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 32%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 68.6mg 24%

* 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

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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