Loaded Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 10 ounces) or ditalini
  • 1/3 cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (packed) chopped Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
  • 1 cup finely shredded radicchio (about 1 small head) or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Cool. Transfer to large bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  2. Mix chopped radicchio or cabbage, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

681 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.5g 43% DV
Total Fat 50.6g 65% DV
Carbs 43.5g 16% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 861.3mg 37% DV
Potassium 1104.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 793.5mg 61% DV
Iron 25.8mg 100% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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