Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
  2. Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
  3. Tip:
  4. f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

607 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.5g 35% DV
Total Fat 46.8g 60% DV
Carbs 41.2g 15% DV
Fiber 19.4g 69% DV
Sugar 3.5g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9982.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1541mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 37mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 32mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 861.8mg 66% DV
Iron 29.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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