Spinach Parmesan Orzo
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With a simple, yet creamy, low-fat sauce coating the tiny rice-shaped pasta and wilted spinach, it makes a great side dish, especially with chicken or fish, or even a light main meal. This is the happy place where health & comfort (food) meet.
4
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3-4 cups of fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3-4 cups of fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat and add 1 cup orzo. Stir until the orzo is lightly browned/toasted. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce...
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Nutritions
Calories
248
Sodium
1072mg
44% DV
Fat
18g
28% DV
Protein
12g
24% DV
Carbs
7g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat12g61%
Polysaturated Fat0.9800000000000001g6%
Monosaturated Fat5g34%
Cholesterol51mg17%
Sodium1072mg44%
Potassium246mg7%
Protein12g24%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g9%
Sugar2g4%
Vitamin A3313IU66%
Vitamin B60.42999999999999994mg21%
Vitamin C14mg24%
Calcium376mg37%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.