Orzo with Pesto and Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/2 cups torn spinach
1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp water
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
remaining ingredients
2 cups hot cooked orzo (about 1 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup shelled green peas (about 3/4 lb un )

Directions:

To prepare pesto, drop walnuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Add spinach and next 6 ingredients (spinach through pepper); process until finely minced. With food processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended.
Combine pesto, orzo, and peas in a large bowl, and toss well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.49 Kcal (525 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.91g	12%
Cholesterol	4.61mg	2%
Sodium	216.35mg	9%
Potassium	106.87mg	2%
Total Carbs	10.27g	3%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	4g	8%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	34mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.47 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.54g	12%
Cholesterol	4.97mg	2%
Sodium	233.56mg	9%
Potassium	115.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.09g	3%
Sugars	2.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	7%
Protein	4.32g	8%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	36.7mg	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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salty
savory
bitter
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