Cilantro Orzo and Beef Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (9 oz)
1 (12 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, undrained
2 tsp olive oil or 2 tsp vegetble oil
1/2 lb extra lean beef , cut into strips
1 medium bell pepper , cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Pour broth, orzo, corn and chilies in a 2-quart pan. Heat to a boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef and bell pepper for about 5 minutes, until beef is brown.
Stir beef and bell pepper into the pasta mixture and add cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	137.21 Kcal (574 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.95g	9%
Cholesterol	25.56mg	9%
Sodium	373.59mg	16%
Potassium	279.88mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.69g	3%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	4%
Protein	11.87g	24%
Vitamin C	31.5mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	10.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.87 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.51g	9%
Cholesterol	10.78mg	9%
Sodium	157.57mg	16%
Potassium	118.04mg	6%
Total Carbs	3.67g	3%
Sugars	0.83g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	4%
Protein	5.01g	24%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.9mg	51%
Calcium	4.5mg	1%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

3.1

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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