Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil

Name: Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: ¾ cup uncooked orzo; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ½ cup minced basil; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon pepper; .38 teaspoon salt

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

The mix of textures, flavors and color make Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil a very appealing side dish.

By Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2013

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Credit: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

¾ cup uncooked orzo
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup minced basil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon pepper
.38 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Step 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and minced garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in orzo, basil, vinegar, pepper, and salt.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

178 calories; fat 7.8g; saturated fat 0.8g; mono fat 3.5g; poly fat 2.3g; protein 4.8g; carbohydrates 23.3g; fiber 1.6g; iron 1.6mg; sodium 154.1mg; calcium 12mg.

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Whygal

05/21/2013

We loved this orzo recipe. I made it exactly as written. I served it with the Grilled Pork Chops in the June 2013 issue of CL. Nice combo!

Gviolette

04/29/2013

My family and I loved all the flavors in this recipe. It's quick to prepare for a few or a crowd. I added chopped kalamata olives and crumbled feta. The mix of textures, flavors and color make this a very appealing dish.

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Recipe Summary

Ingredients

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