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Lemon-Garlic Orzo Pilaf

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Updated Jul 1, 2010
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Lemon and garlic adds a flavor to this pasta side dish – perfect for Italian cuisine.

Lemon-Garlic Orzo Pilaf

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 to 5 oz. (2/3 cup) uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1 cup baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add orzo; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until of desired doneness, adding carrots during last 4 minutes of cooking time.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain orzo. Add cooked orzo, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and pepper to skillet; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook about 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition

190 Calories
4g Total Fat
6g Protein
33g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2/3 Cup
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
170%
170%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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