Cheesy Orzo Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo pasta
14 oz ready-to-use vegetable broth
2/3 cup white wine
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to give it that extra zing)
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1/2 cup fire-roasted sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

Directions:

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 6-7 minutes.
Add in sweet red peppers and just warm throughout.
Add orzo; cook and stir until pasta is slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper & bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 11-16 minutes.
Add peas to saucepan, cover again, and remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add cheese and parsley; stir in gently with a fork and serve pilaf immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	251.41 Kcal (1053 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.34g	19%
Cholesterol	22.11mg	7%
Sodium	661.27mg	28%
Potassium	257.77mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.55g	8%
Sugars	5.33g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	12%
Protein	8.34g	17%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	123.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.15 Kcal (423 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.97g	19%
Cholesterol	8.9mg	7%
Sodium	266.05mg	28%
Potassium	103.71mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.47g	8%
Sugars	2.14g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	12%
Protein	3.36g	17%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	26%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	49.7mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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