Yellow Pepper Orzo Gratin Recipe

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Yellow Pepper Orzo Gratin
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  1. In a 4-quart saucepan bring 3 quarts salted water to a boil for orzo.
  2. In a heavy saucepan simmer bell peppers in wine and broth with salt, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer until liquid is evaporated. Cool pepper mixture and in a food processor or blender purée with egg. Transfer pepper mixture to a large bowl.
  3. Preheat oven to 350° F. and lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan with the oil.
  4. Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente and drain in a colander. Rinse orzo under cold water and drain well. Stir orzo into pepper mixture with scallions, chives, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread orzo in baking pan, smoothing top, and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon Parmesan. Gratin may be prepared up to this point 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
  5. Bake gratin in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until set and top is pale golden.
  6. Each serving about 197.4 calories and 3.3 grams fat (15% of calories from fat) Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 97.94 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.03g 6%
Cholesterol 34.61mg 12%
Sodium 212.32mg 9%
Potassium 131.94mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.69g 3%
Sugars 3.36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 3.15g 6%
Vitamin C 62mg 103%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Iron 26mg 144%
Calcium 32.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.92 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 6%
Cholesterol 20.46mg 12%
Sodium 125.55mg 9%
Potassium 78.02mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.14g 3%
Sugars 1.98g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 5%
Protein 1.86g 6%
Vitamin C 36.7mg 103%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 50%
Iron 15.3mg 144%
Calcium 19.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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