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Orzo with Basil, Orange, and Pine Nuts Recipe

Orzo with Basil, Orange, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (14-oz) cans vegetable broth (such as swanson)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp grated fresh orange rind
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup shredded fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add pasta; reduce heat to medium, and cook 9 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
While pasta cooks, combine oil and next 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until butter melts and garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring often. Increase heat to medium-high. Add orange juice; cook 3 minutes or until juice reduces slightly, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Add pasta to pan, tossing to coat. Stir in cheese, pine nuts, and pepper.
Note: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until they are fragrant and begin to take on a golden hue. Transfer to a plate to cool quickly. A Microplane® grater works wonders to get the finest zest from the oranges. Be sure to remove the zest before you juice them.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	103.55 Kcal (434 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.72g	12%
Cholesterol	5.59mg	2%
Sodium	59.23mg	2%
Potassium	85.15mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.45g	2%
Sugars	2.49g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	2%
Protein	2.06g	4%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	17.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.01 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.94g	12%
Cholesterol	6.48mg	2%
Sodium	68.64mg	2%
Potassium	98.68mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.64g	2%
Sugars	2.89g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	2%
Protein	2.39g	4%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	17%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	20.7mg	2%

* 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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