Tea-Scented Orzo Recipe

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Tea-Scented Orzo
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Directions:

  1. In 3-quart saucepot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Remove from heat.
  2. Add tea bags to boiling water. Cover and steep 5 minutes.
  3. Squeeze tea bags to extract excess liquid; discard tea bags.
  4. Return green tea to a boil. Add orzo; cook 9 minutes or until orzo is tender, adding raisins during last minute of cooking.
  5. Drain orzo-raisin mixture.
  6. In bowl, combine orzo mixture, toasted pine nuts, olive oil and chopped scallion.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.4 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Cholesterol 2.96mg 1%
Sodium 44.98mg 2%
Potassium 224.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.2g 8%
Sugars 7.42g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 3.81g 8%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 7.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.6 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.28g 25%
Cholesterol 3.01mg 1%
Sodium 45.75mg 2%
Potassium 228.1mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.63g 8%
Sugars 7.55g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 3.88g 8%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 8mg 1%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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