Orzo Broccoli Pilaf

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Orzo Broccoli Pilaf

 

2 tsp. olive oil

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped onion

2/3 cup orzo (rosamarina)

1 can (14 oz.) reduced sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

2  cups small broccoli florets

 

1. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir

the mushrooms and onion in

hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in the orzo. Cook and stir about 2

minutes more or until orzo is lightly

browned. Remove from heat.

 

2. Carefully stir in the broth, carrot, marjoram, and pepper. Bring

to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer,

covered, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender but still firm. Remove

saucepan from heat; stir in broccoli.

Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

 

Makes six 2/3-cup servings.

 

Nutrition Information:

Per serving = calories 113, total fat 2 g, sat fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg,

sodium 209 mg, carbs 19 g, fiber 2 g, protein 4 g, vitamin A 30%,

vitamin C 37%, calcium 2%, iron 9%.