Orzo with Shrimp, Mushrooms, Onion and fresh herbs
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water1 1/2 cups orzo2 cups chopped mushrooms3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped fresh mint3/4 cup red wine vinaigrette (see recipie)
Saute mushrooms and onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Saute shrimp until opaque, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring the broth to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large, wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly.
Toss the orzo with the mushrooms, onion, shrimp, basil, mint and enough vinaigrette to coat. You may not need all 3/4 cup. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORIMAY10.
Meanwhile, bring the broth to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large, wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly.
Toss the orzo with the mushrooms, onion, shrimp, basil, mint and enough vinaigrette to coat. You may not need all 3/4 cup. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Serves 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORIMAY10.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 258.5
- Total Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 147.3 mg
- Sodium: 551.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 24.0 g
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