Name: Parmesan-Basil Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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)

Parmesan-Basil Orzo

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

servings

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

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: 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.

Orzo Ranch Meatballs

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

Servings

meatballs

Ingredients

1 lb ground sirloin
1/4 C uncooked orzo
1 egg
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp Tbsp finely chopped Onion or dried minced
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp dried parsley 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh
1 tsp dried dill weed 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh
3/8 C Greek yogurt
salt & pepper to taste
Finely chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions

Cook orzo al dente.
Mix everything together, and make 1 oz meatballs. Can make ahead and refrigerate for an hour or two if needed.
Put in crisping basket of Foodi, bake/roast at 375F for 8 minutes. Or, bake at 400F in oven for 17 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Orzo Ranch Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Cholesterol 21mg 7%

Sodium 18mg 1%

Potassium 23mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%

Sugars 0.3g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2%

Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.