Directions:
- Place zucchini in colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt, toss and let drain for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Squeeze dry and transfer to a large bowl, fluffing to seperate strands of zucchini.
- In a food processor mix together the basil and olive oil for 1 minute and then drop garlic through the feed tube and blend until smooth. Add to zucchini.
- In a saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and orzo and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally (10 minutes). Drain. Add to zucchini, toss. Cool to room temperature.
- Before serving add lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs and olives, toss.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 257.45 Kcal (1078 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 199.73 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.19g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.83mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2891.86mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 275.42mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.24g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.37g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.76g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.11g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.7mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29.4mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 71.51 Kcal (299 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 55.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.16g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.79mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 803.29mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 76.5mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.57g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.38g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.21g | 3% | |
| Protein | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8.2mg | 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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