Orzo Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp butter
3/4 cup minced shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo pasta (rise-shaped pasta)
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp finely grated lemon peel
6 tbsp chopped italian parsley

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic. Saute until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add orzo; saute 5 minutes.
Mix in 6 cups of boiling water and salt. Simmer uncovered until orzo is tender, liquid is absorbed, and risotto is creamy, stirring often, about 18 minutes.
Remove from heat. Mix in thyume and lemon peel, then parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.76 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.22g	19%
Cholesterol	25.86mg	9%
Sodium	446.06mg	19%
Potassium	108.48mg	2%
Total Carbs	10.29g	3%
Sugars	2.45g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	2.5g	5%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	34mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.06 Kcal (243 kJ)
Calories from fat	41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.56g	19%
Cholesterol	9.64mg	9%
Sodium	166.28mg	19%
Potassium	40.44mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.84g	3%
Sugars	0.91g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	5%
Protein	0.93g	5%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	12.7mg	3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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