Orzo, Mozzarella and Kalamata Olive Bake Recipe

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Orzo, Mozzarella and Kalamata Olive Bake
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
326
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 375 degrees (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
  2. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish (or use a larger size).
  3. Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water; drain well then transfer to a large bowl; toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. In a skillet heat the oil and butter, then add in the onions, garlic, basil and cayenne; stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add in the chopped celery and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the broth and tomatoes with juice breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon; simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes.
  8. Stir/add in the cooked orzo with the olives and about 3/4 cup mozzeralla cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
  10. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle with mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired) return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 325.95 Kcal (1365 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.03g 31%
Cholesterol 20.76mg 7%
Sodium 1039.1mg 43%
Potassium 271.29mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.37g 6%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 12%
Protein 15.52g 31%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 400.8mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.82 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 31%
Cholesterol 6.93mg 7%
Sodium 346.91mg 43%
Potassium 90.57mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.47g 6%
Sugars 1.17g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 12%
Protein 5.18g 31%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 16%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 133.8mg 40%

* 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.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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