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Orzo with Peppers and Asparagus Recipe

Orzo with Peppers and Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup orzo pasta
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced orange bell pepper
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut in thirds
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh mint , basil , and flat-leaf parsley
about 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add peppers, garlic, and asparagus and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
Add warm pepper mixture to cooked orzo, then add herbs, cheese, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the salt, and pepper, stirring well. Serve with more parmesan on the side.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1133.93 Kcal (4748 kJ)
Calories from fat	727.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.83g	124%
Cholesterol	33.83mg	11%
Sodium	2175.94mg	91%
Potassium	1950.44mg	41%
Total Carbs	75.92g	25%
Sugars	26.06g	104%
Dietary Fiber	22.56g	90%
Protein	27.92g	56%
Vitamin C	390.9mg	651%
Vitamin A	12.4mg	414%
Iron	492.4mg	2735%
Calcium	558.7mg	56%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.76 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.68g	124%
Cholesterol	2.8mg	11%
Sodium	179.92mg	91%
Potassium	161.27mg	41%
Total Carbs	6.28g	25%
Sugars	2.15g	104%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	90%
Protein	2.31g	56%
Vitamin C	32.3mg	651%
Vitamin A	1mg	414%
Iron	40.7mg	2735%
Calcium	46.2mg	56%

* 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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