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    Creamy Parmesan Orzo


    Source of Recipe


    Cooking Light, March 2004

    Recipe Introduction


    Healthy Units: 5
    Servings: 4
    Posted by: ejwyatt (Emily)
    Date: February 15, 2004

    Notes: This is a delicious side with an Italian chicken or fish dish.

    List of Ingredients




    1 Tbsp butter
    1 C orzo
    1 ¼ C fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
    1 ¼ C water
    ¼ C (1 oz) grated fresh parmesan
    2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
    ¼ tsp salt
    ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
    4 tsp pine nuts, toasted

    Recipe



    Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is done (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately. Yield 4 servings (serving size = ½ cup).

    NUTRITION PER SERVING
    CALORIES 236 (24% from fat); FAT 6.4g (sat 3.2g, mono 1.8g, poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 9.9g; CARB 34.8g; FIBER 1.7g; CHOL 12mg; IRON 1.8mg; SODIUM 412mg; CALC 82mg;
 

 

 

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