Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (12-oz) block mozzarella cheese
16 oz uncooked orzo
2 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 (28-oz) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 tsp dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
2 (2 1/4-oz) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Cut 4 ounces mozzarella into thin strips; cut remaining cheese into cubes. Set aside.
Cook orzo in a large saucepan according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Melt butter with oil in saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and sauté until tender. Add celery, and sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in flour, and sauté 3 minutes; stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir tomato mixture, cheese cubes, olives, and salt into orzo; spoon into a lightly greased shallow 3-quart baking dish. Arrange cheese strips on top.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until slightly crisp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	16%
Cholesterol	11.11mg	4%
Sodium	319.24mg	13%
Potassium	183.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	12.51g	4%
Sugars	2.99g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	8%
Protein	3.75g	7%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	62.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.78 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	16%
Cholesterol	6.73mg	4%
Sodium	193.51mg	13%
Potassium	110.98mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.58g	4%
Sugars	1.81g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	8%
Protein	2.27g	7%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	37.9mg	6%

* 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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