Orzo with Lemon and Parsley Recipe

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Orzo with Lemon and Parsley
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball it
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 979.21 Kcal (4100 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.5g 30%
Sodium 603.79mg 25%
Potassium 596.66mg 13%
Total Carbs 171.33g 57%
Sugars 6.96g 28%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30%
Protein 29.99g 60%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Iron 7.8mg 43%
Calcium 71.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 339.74 Kcal (1422 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.77g 30%
Sodium 209.48mg 25%
Potassium 207.01mg 13%
Total Carbs 59.44g 57%
Sugars 2.41g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 30%
Protein 10.4g 60%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 33%
Iron 2.7mg 43%
Calcium 24.7mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.4
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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