Lemon Orzo with Parmesan, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes
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Lemon Orzo with Parmesan, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes
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Looking for a side dish for dinner? Whip up this Parmesan-kissed Lemon Orzo with kale and cherry tomatoes. It's fresh and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
- ½ tsp oil
- 1 shallot
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lemon , juiced
- 3 TBSP unsalted butter
- 1.5 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups kale , cleaned and chopped
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, approx 7-9 minutes. Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer and set aside.
- While orzo cooks chop kale, halve or quarter cherry tomatoes, and mince shallot.
- Next heat a pan to medium heat with ½ teaspoon olive oil. Add minced shallot to hot pan and stir often until tender, approx. 4-6 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper (to taste) and add lemon juice and broth.
- Add orzo and kale and mix well until kale has wilted and some of the liquid has been absorbed into the pasta. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan and butter, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
- Optional: serve with lemon wedges to add an extra burst of citrus flavor, if you'd like! Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Potassium
450mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3976IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3976IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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