Mediterranean Orzo Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1.33 cups (8 oz.) orzo, uncooked
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 1/4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 cup fresh spinach , cut into thin strips
2 tbsp finely chopped kalamata olives

Directions:

In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add orzo.
Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Stir in water, bouillon and seasonings; heat to boiling, stirring to dissolve bouillon.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato and spinach; cover.
Cook 5 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY to prevent sticking.
Stir in olives and feta cheese, if desired.
4 servings (about 1 cup each).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.99 Kcal (1516 kJ)
Calories from fat	280.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.13g	48%
Cholesterol	63.99mg	21%
Sodium	2231.23mg	93%
Potassium	655.9mg	14%
Total Carbs	16.11g	5%
Sugars	7.53g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	5.61g	11%
Vitamin C	33.7mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	123.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.7 Kcal (179 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	48%
Cholesterol	7.55mg	21%
Sodium	263.2mg	93%
Potassium	77.37mg	14%
Total Carbs	1.9g	5%
Sugars	0.89g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	11%
Protein	0.66g	11%
Vitamin C	4mg	56%
Iron	0.1mg	6%
Calcium	14.6mg	12%

* 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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