Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
User Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
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Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful summer salad mixes orzo pasta, fresh basil butter, and crisp summer vegetables.
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Ingredients
FOR BASIL BUTTER
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove grated
- Zest of a whole lemon
FOR ORZO PASTA
- 2 cups orzo pasta cooked in boiling salted water to al dente
- .50 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup bell peppers cut into strips
- ½ cup Assorted olives preferably pitted under oil
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup Arugula salad
Instructions
- Put all the basil butter ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until everything is blended. The basil should be well chopped and evenly mixed into the butter.
- Toss the cooked orzo with ½ to ¾ of the basil butter, depending on how buttery you like it. Add the remaining ingredients and garnish with arugula.
- Serve hot or room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2230IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2230IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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