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Mediterranean Orzo Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

Mediterranean Orzo Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
1 (14 oz) can vegetable broth
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (green or red )
3/4 cup chickpeas (or garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped
1 tbsp capers
2 tbsp parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a 10 inches skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then stir in the uncooked orzo, and green onion.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the broth and wine and heat until boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the peppers, chickpeas, olives and capers, and cook covered another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed.
Pour into a bowl and sprinkle with the 2 T of parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	263.83 Kcal (1105 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.49g	24%
Cholesterol	6.19mg	2%
Sodium	347.87mg	14%
Potassium	226.87mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.07g	7%
Sugars	4.06g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	7.46g	15%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	68.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.77 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	24%
Cholesterol	4.15mg	2%
Sodium	233.08mg	14%
Potassium	152.01mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.45g	7%
Sugars	2.72g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	11%
Protein	5g	15%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	4.1mg	34%
Calcium	45.9mg	7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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