Mediterranean Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp sun-dried tomato
1 tbsp hot water
1/4 cup orzo, uncooked
olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
2 tbsp chopped sweet red pepper
1 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped greek olives
1 tbsp canned low-sodium chicken broth, undiluted
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

Combine tomato and water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. Chop tomato, and set aside.
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add sweet red pepper and green onions; saute until crisp-tender. Add tomato, parsley, and remaining ingredients to skillet; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
Combine vegetable mixture and orzo in a small bowl; toss gently.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	51.86 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.66g	4%
Cholesterol	1.48mg	0%
Sodium	245.2mg	10%
Potassium	120.45mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.96g	2%
Sugars	1.78g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	4%
Protein	1.54g	3%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	15.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.74 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.63g	4%
Cholesterol	2.02mg	0%
Sodium	334.47mg	10%
Potassium	164.3mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.13g	2%
Sugars	2.42g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	4%
Protein	2.1g	3%
Vitamin C	21.3mg	26%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	21.1mg	2%

* 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

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

1

Points
1

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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