Parmesan Garlic Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.5g 43% DV
Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV
Carbs 49g 18% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10290.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1816.3mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 81.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 60.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 41.2mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 359.3mg 28% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% 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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