Butternut Orzo Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1/2-inch cubes )
1 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper, divided
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tsp minced fresh sage
1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme
shaved parmesan cheese , optional

Directions:

Place squash in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add orzo and garlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup warm broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and orzo is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add the herbs, cooked squash and remaining pepper; heat through. Garnish with cheese if desired; serve immediately. Yield: 5 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	130 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.33g	8%
Cholesterol	6.43mg	2%
Sodium	430.41mg	18%
Potassium	480.58mg	10%
Total Carbs	17.53g	6%
Sugars	3.21g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	3.98g	8%
Vitamin C	21mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	29%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	63mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.1 Kcal (185 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.81g	8%
Cholesterol	2.18mg	2%
Sodium	146.01mg	18%
Potassium	163.02mg	10%
Total Carbs	5.95g	6%
Sugars	1.09g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	10%
Protein	1.35g	8%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	21.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.5

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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