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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 C uncooked orzo
- 2 C chicken broth or 1 14.5 oz can
- 1/2 C shredded parmesan can sub mozzarella
- 1/4 C chopped basil
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh chopped basil for garnish
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Instructions
- Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.
Recipe Notes
Original recipe:Â Â https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11853/orzo-with-parmesan-and-basil/
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Nutrition Facts
Parmesan-Basil Orzo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
Cholesterol 32mg
11%
Sodium 603mg
25%
Potassium 73mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 46g
15%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 17g
34%
Vitamin A
27%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
24%
Iron
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.