Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes And Lemon
Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes And Lemon

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. pine nuts, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper

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Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook until the tomatoes are tender (3 minutes). Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the orzo and chicken stock over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the pasta is al dente (6-7 minutes).
  3. Remove pasta from the heat and let stand, covered, until almost all of the liquid is absorbed  (3-4 minutes).
  4. Add remaining ingredients and tomato mix. Toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 245 g
Amount per serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 36.6g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 411.2mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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