Mendi's Favorite Orzo

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This is a fast, low budget and vegetarian friendly side dish, meal or potluck dish. It serves 2 as a meal and 4 as a side dish. Use pan drippings for added flavor.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup orzo pasta

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ tablespoons melted butter

  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo pasta, and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, corn, peas, parsley, and cooked orzo pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
10g Fat
37g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 58mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 316mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.