Mediterranean Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped , 1 cup
8 oz uncooked orzo pasta (1-1/4 cups)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp grated lemon zest

Directions:

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in orzo, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until orzo is just tender, about 7 minutes, adding tomatoes and olives during last 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley and lemon zest.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.73 Kcal (1355 kJ)
Calories from fat	245.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.25g	42%
Cholesterol	54.4mg	18%
Sodium	250.21mg	10%
Potassium	144.58mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.21g	3%
Sugars	2.66g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	11.25g	23%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	14%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	113.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.45 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.76g	42%
Cholesterol	45.45mg	18%
Sodium	209.03mg	10%
Potassium	120.78mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.69g	3%
Sugars	2.22g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	5%
Protein	9.4g	23%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	14%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	95mg	11%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

8.5

Points
9

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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