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Minted Orzo Pilaf

From EatingWell Magazine March/April 1999 -- Subscribe Now!
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NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | Low Sat Fat | Heart Healthy

Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta, made bright and savory here with fresh mint and chicken broth.

Makes 8 servings, about 3/4 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cups orzo
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

1. Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 cup simmering broth to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly with a long-handled spoon, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 minute.
4. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a simmer. Continue cooking and stirring, adding broth 1 cup at a time, until orzo is tender but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes total. Season with pepper, stir in mint and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 199 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 109 mg sodium; 106 mg potassium.


2 Carbohydrate Servings

 


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