Orzo with Broccoli and Pine Nuts
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 350.5
- Total Fat: 5.0 g
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
- Sodium: 415.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 63.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 12.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Orzo with Broccoli and Pine Nuts calories by ingredient
Introduction
I got this recipe from the Weight Watchers' Mix It Match It cookbook. It's fantastic! I got this recipe from the Weight Watchers' Mix It Match It cookbook. It's fantastic!Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shredded carrot
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orzo
1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and patted dry
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Directions
1. Bring the broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and keep at a simmer.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the orzo and cook, stirring, until it is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup of the broth mixture and stir until it is absorbed. Continue to add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it is absorbed before adding more. Cook until the orzo is tender but slightly firm, adding the broccoli with the last addition of broth. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan, and pine nuts.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURALEE17.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the orzo and cook, stirring, until it is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 cup of the broth mixture and stir until it is absorbed. Continue to add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until it is absorbed before adding more. Cook until the orzo is tender but slightly firm, adding the broccoli with the last addition of broth. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan, and pine nuts.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURALEE17.