Sesame Orzo With Charred Onions Recipe

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Sesame Orzo With Charred Onions
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Directions:

  1. In a dry skillet toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
  2. Boil orzo in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to sesame seeds.
  3. Slice scallions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces.
  4. Heat oil in non-stick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.73 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 17%
Cholesterol 4.44mg 1%
Sodium 62.03mg 3%
Potassium 91.45mg 2%
Total Carbs 12.21g 4%
Sugars 1.92g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 3.62g 7%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.52 Kcal (630 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.54g 17%
Cholesterol 4.26mg 1%
Sodium 59.57mg 3%
Potassium 87.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 11.72g 4%
Sugars 1.85g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 7%
Protein 3.48g 7%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 47.3mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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