Mediterranean Orzo Recipe

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Mediterranean Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Take your kalamata olives and chop put them into a bowl.
  2. Mince the cilantro, mix it in with the olives and add 1 tbsp of the E.V.O.O. *set aside for later use.
  3. Add bouillon to a pot with about 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  4. Add orzo and cook till soft then strain.
  5. Take tomatoes off of vine clean and chop them along with 3 garlic cloves.
  6. Set a burner to about medium heat and add 1 tbsp E.V.O.O. let heat for a minute.
  7. Add garlic first and then tomatoes to the pan then add your chile powder to the mixture and let cook for about 4 minutes (after cooking drain about half of the juices out).
  8. Take strained orzo and in a lg bowl add all ingredients and mix well.
  9. Let sit for an hour uncovered in the fridge so that all of the left over juices can soak inches.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 745.51 Kcal (3121 kJ)
Calories from fat 574.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.8g 98%
Cholesterol 113.06mg 38%
Sodium 610.02mg 25%
Potassium 130.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 24.65g 8%
Sugars 3.96g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 21.01g 42%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 340.92 Kcal (1427 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.18g 98%
Cholesterol 51.7mg 38%
Sodium 278.96mg 25%
Potassium 59.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.27g 8%
Sugars 1.81g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 8%
Protein 9.61g 42%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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