Pistachio Cranberry Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp butter
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp marsala wine or additional chicken broth
dash salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute shallot in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the pistachios; saute for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir in the cranberries, cream, broth and wine. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain orzo; add to cranberry mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 2 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.67 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat	209.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.29g	36%
Cholesterol	32.67mg	11%
Sodium	367.5mg	15%
Potassium	405.12mg	9%
Total Carbs	34.21g	11%
Sugars	16.26g	65%
Dietary Fiber	4.49g	18%
Protein	6.24g	12%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	13%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	50.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.05 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.6g	36%
Cholesterol	16.27mg	11%
Sodium	182.96mg	15%
Potassium	201.68mg	9%
Total Carbs	17.03g	11%
Sugars	8.09g	65%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	18%
Protein	3.11g	12%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	13%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	25.2mg	5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.4

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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