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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 large zucchini (1/4-inch dice (5 ounces total))
- 1 small plum or Campari tomato (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino
Instructions
- Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
- Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn't dry.
- Add freshly grated cheese and stir.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3/4 cup
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17.5g
(6%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Fat
5.5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
119mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.