Quinoa & Orzo Pilaf with Mixed Veggies
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/2 cup dry quinoa1/2 cup uncooked orzo1 can reduced sodium chicken broth1 cup water6 ounces frozen mixed veggies1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilwedge of lemon
In a rice cooker (or over the stove) combine quinoa, orzo, chicken broth and water. Cook until all liquid is boiled away, and the orzo/quinoa mixture is cooked and sticky.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. When the oil is hot enough, toss in the frozen vegetables and stir fry, about 5-8 minutes. Toss quinoa/orzo mixture with the cooked vegetables, with the juice from a wedge of lemon.
Serve hot (great with Greek Chicken, pictured)
Serving Size: Makes 6 one cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BURNEDEVE.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. When the oil is hot enough, toss in the frozen vegetables and stir fry, about 5-8 minutes. Toss quinoa/orzo mixture with the cooked vegetables, with the juice from a wedge of lemon.
Serve hot (great with Greek Chicken, pictured)
Serving Size: Makes 6 one cup servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BURNEDEVE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 151.6
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
- Sodium: 304.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 5.0 g
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