Directions:
- Heat 2 T olive oil in skillet or dutch oven and sautee onions over medium low heat until they begin to caramalize.
- Add peppers to onions and continue to sautee until they are softened and the onions have fully caramalized.
- Remove peppers and oinions from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water, add Orzo and sea salt. Cook as directed on package to al dente . doneness.
- Drain pasta and place in a large salad bowl, toss with 1/4 C olive oil.
- Add cooked peppers, onion, salt, fresh ground peper. Toss to incorporate in the pasta. Allow to sit at room temperature 30 miutes for flavors to blend before serving.
- Refrigerate overnight for better flavor.
- Note: For a main dish adaptation, you could add diced grilled chicken, sliced grilled steak, or grilled shrimp for a variation.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 168.02 Kcal (703 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 130.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.5g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.83mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 340.03mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 64.48mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.28g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.24g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.94g | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.7g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 29.6mg | 49% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.6mg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 29.03 Kcal (122 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 22.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.49mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 58.76mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 11.14mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.43g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.39g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.16g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.29g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 49% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 8.5mg | 5% | |
* 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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