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Orzo with Chile and Scallions Recipe

Orzo with Chile and Scallions Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups orzo (10 oz)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno
10 scallions, white and pale green parts separated from greens and all thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 oz parmigiano-reggiano , coarsely grated using 1/4-inch holes of a box grater (2/3 cup)

Directions:

Cook orzo in a 4-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain orzo in a sieve.
Wipe pot dry and add oil, then heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add chile and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add white and pale green parts of scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes, then add scallion greens and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add orzo, reserved water, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Remove pot from heat and stir in cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	239.12 Kcal (1001 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.58g	29%
Cholesterol	16.3mg	5%
Sodium	284.66mg	12%
Potassium	148.62mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.32g	4%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	8%
Protein	7.58g	15%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	27.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	177.16 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.77g	29%
Cholesterol	12.08mg	5%
Sodium	210.9mg	12%
Potassium	110.11mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.39g	4%
Sugars	1.65g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	8%
Protein	5.62g	15%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	15%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	20.7mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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