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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (148g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 21		(18%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 2.3g	3%
	Saturated Fat 0.4g	2%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 237mg		9%
Potassium 255mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 1.2g	4%
	Sugars 1.7g
Protein 5.1g		10%
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Orzo-Broccoli Pilaf

Recipe #71631 | 35 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Barb Gertz
Sep 26, 2003

This recipe comes from Better Homes and Gardens Diabetic cooking.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup onion
2/3 cup orzo pasta (rosamarina)
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups broccoli florets

Directions

1
In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion until onion is tender.
3
Stir in orzo.
4
Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until orzo is lightly browned.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Carefully stir in chicken broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper.
7
Bring to boiling: reduce heat.
8
Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm.
9
Remove saucepan from heat: stir in broccoli.
10
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
11
Serve.

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From: naturegal07

On Jul 29, 2009

I followed suggestions from some of the reviews and threw in the broccoli just after the mushrooms and onions. I also added a couple of diced chicken breasts. I made a double recipe and I will be using the leftovers as stuffing for stuffed green and red peppers later this week.

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From: evewitch

On Jun 4, 2009

This was easy to put together. It lacked a bit in my opinion. The broccoli didn't seem to "go". If you are used to having a plain steamed vegetable with your meal, this is an easy way to cook it without another pot. Since I always sauce/dress/"do" my veggies, this was not a bonus for me. The amount of oil used was too little. The dish could have benefited from some added salt.

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From: LeeAnn

On Apr 13, 2004

Great dish and easy to make. I chopped up the brocolli into nickel size pieces - they were just the right tenderness after they sat for about 5 minutes. I will make this again.

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From: H2O

On Jan 26, 2004

Very tasty and simple dish to prepare. Browning the orzo first gives it a wonderful flavor! I omitted the carrots, and cut the brocolli florets into small pieces since I thought it would be easier to scoop up with the orzo. I zapped them in the microwave for a few minutes to soften them before adding them to the rest of the dish. I also left out the marjoram, and added a bit of Paul Prudhomme's "Vegetable Magic" to give it a zesty zing. I served it with seared tuna. Perfect!

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