Orzo "Risotto"

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) box orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 ounces parmigiana parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until barely al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Transfer orzo to a 2 quart heavy saucepan and add stock, zest, thyme. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring constantly until stock is absorbed about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cheese, butter, salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

273 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 24.4g 31% DV
Carbs 10.5g 4% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10126.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 289.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 63.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 263.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 60.7mg 67% DV
Calcium 258.3mg 20% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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