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GARDEN ORZO RISOTTO



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No one will believe this rich, creamy dish was prepared in less than 30 minutes! I developed the recipe when my garden tomatoes, zucchini and basil were coming on strong. Using orzo instead of Arborio rice makes the risotto so much easier to prepare. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small zucchini, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup 2% milk
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute zucchini and shallot in oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the orzo, broth and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed., Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and basil; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN ORZO RISOTTO



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Make and share this Garden Orzo Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WKernan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 3/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small zucchini, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup milk
6 ounces spinach
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup basil
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute zucchini and shallot in oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the orzo, broth and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and basil; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Yield: 6 servings.
  • 2/3 cup: 202 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 199.8, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.1

GARDEN ORZO RISOTTO RECIPE



Garden Orzo Risotto Recipe image

No one will believe this rich, creamy dish was prepared in less than 30 minutes! I developed the recipe when my garden tomatoes, zucchini and basil were coming on strong. Using orzo instead of Arborio rice makes the risotto so much easier to prepare. รข??Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small zucchini, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup 2% milk
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and shallot in oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the orzo, broth and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and basil; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
  • Originally published as Garden Orzo Risotto in Simple & Delicious
  • August/September 2012, p41
  • Nutritional Facts
  • 3 cup equals 202 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 429 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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