Orzo with Tarragon and Peas

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Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
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Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
May 2013
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Frozen peas, minced tarragon, and fresh lemon juice are tossed with orzo for a speedy side of Orzo with Tarragon and Peas .

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons minced tarragon leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 171.14
  • Fat 3.66g
  • Satfat 1.86g
  • Monofat 0.77g
  • Polyfat 0.21g
  • Protein 6.59g
  • Carbohydrate 28.58g
  • Fiber 3.57g
  • Cholesterol 7.63mg
  • Iron 1.79mg
  • Sodium 269.21mg
  • Calcium 18.02mg

How to Make It

Step 1

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

Step 2

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add peas; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in orzo, chicken broth, tarragon, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.

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