Orzo and Roasted Red Peppers

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Orzo and Roasted Red Peppers

 

Recipe By :Patricia Mack's 15-Minute Chef

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1/2 cup pine nuts

2 garlic cloves -- chopped

1 cup roasted red bell peppers -- drained, sliced into strips

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

2 cups broccoli florets

 

Cook orzo according to package directions.

 

Meanwhile, toast pignoli nuts at 350 degrees in the oven until golden, 6 to 8

minutes. Transfer to large serving bowl. Stir in garlic, peppers, oil, and

cheese.

 

Place broccoli in colander; when orzo finishes cooking, pour boiling water and

pasta over the broccoli. (The hot water will blanch the broccoli.)

 

Add pasta and broccoli to pepper and oil mixture. Toss to combine. Serve

immediately.

 

Servings: 5 to 6

 

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 480 Calories; 20g Fat (37.9% calories

from fat); 15g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol;

70mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2

Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Focaccia topped with thin slices of fresh tomato, anchovies, and

chopped basil leaves. Papaya and red grapefruit slices sprinkled with lemon

juice and sugar.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 4318 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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