Confetti Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta) or 1 cup rosamarina pasta (rice shaped pasta)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion (white & green )
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
6 oz cooked chicken, diced or 6 oz tuna fish or 6 oz sockeye salmon
0.5 (9 oz) package frozen sugar snap peas
1/2 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 -2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp slivered almonds

Directions:

In a large pot cook orzo in boiling chicken broth or vegetable stock and water, 6-8 minutes or until tender.
Drain, cover to keep warm.
In large saute pan, over high heat, melt butter and add green onions, peppers, and chicken or tuna or salmon.
Cook until onions are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium, add sugar snaps, cook about 2 minutes longer.
Reduce heat to low, stir in lemon-pepper seasoning, soy sauce and half-and-half simmer, 2 minutes or until warm throughout.
Stir in cheese, parsley, almonds and orzo and continue warming until all ingredients are warm and have melded.
Serve with herbed biscuits and a nice green salad.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	509.69 Kcal (2134 kJ)
Calories from fat	377.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.97g	65%
Cholesterol	33.2mg	11%
Sodium	322.86mg	13%
Potassium	625.9mg	13%
Total Carbs	21.37g	7%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	20.47g	41%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	175.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.16 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.86g	65%
Cholesterol	10.17mg	11%
Sodium	98.92mg	13%
Potassium	191.77mg	13%
Total Carbs	6.55g	7%
Sugars	1.22g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	23%
Protein	6.27g	41%
Vitamin C	5mg	27%
Iron	1.3mg	23%
Calcium	53.8mg	18%

* 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

12.9

Points
15

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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