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Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad

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From EatingWell:  March/April 2010

Lemon, oregano and feta add zing to broccoli rabe tossed with whole-wheat orzo.

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat
• 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more. Drain in a colander and gently press out as much water as possible.
2. Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oregano, salt, pepper, the broccoli rabe and orzo. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in feta and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Per serving : 192 Calories; 10 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 6 g Mono; 8 mg Cholesterol; 20 g Carbohydrates; 8 g Protein; 6 g Fiber; 288 mg Sodium; 247 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat