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Orzo with Roasted Peppers, Olives, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Orzo with Roasted Peppers, Olives, and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Orzo with Roasted Peppers, Olives, and Goat Cheese

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 tbsp olive oil , plus more for garnish
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
12 oz orzo
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives in oil, drained , plus more for garnish
3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions:

Roast the peppers over the flame of a gas burner, on a hot grill, or under the broiler, until the skin is black and charred. Remove from the heat and place in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 to 20 minutes. With clean paper towels, wipe off the skin. Remove the stems and seeds and discard. If necessary, briefly rinse under cold water to remove any remaining charred skin. Dice the roasted peppers and set aside.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook just until translucent, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved peppers and saute for 3 minutes.
Blanch the orzo in the boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beginning to cook, but still very al dente. Drain the orzo, reserving the pasta water, and add to the pepper mixture. Add 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring, until creamy and the pasta is cooked tender. Finish with another 1/4 cup pasta water if the mixture is too thick. Stir in the olives and goat cheese and mix until the goat cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Thin with pasta water if the mixture is too thick.
Garnish with parsley, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	323.12 Kcal (1353 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.08g	37%
Cholesterol	26.58mg	9%
Sodium	463.07mg	19%
Potassium	227.14mg	5%
Total Carbs	18.8g	6%
Sugars	6.6g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	9.39g	19%
Vitamin C	123.7mg	206%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	51mg	283%
Calcium	222.6mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.05 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.2g	37%
Cholesterol	9.05mg	9%
Sodium	157.72mg	19%
Potassium	77.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.4g	6%
Sugars	2.25g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	11%
Protein	3.2g	19%
Vitamin C	42.1mg	206%
Vitamin A	1mg	99%
Iron	17.4mg	283%
Calcium	75.8mg	22%

* 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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