Turn the fall favourite carrot into a delicious Italian side dish. Make this flavorful orzo using Progresso® chicken broth as a perfect accompaniment to your dinner.
Carrot Orzo
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 40 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 14
Ingredients
- 8 oz carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (12 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
- Fresh thyme sprig, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth
Instructions
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Step1In food processor, place carrots. Cover; process 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
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Step2In 8-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave broth and water on High 5 minutes or until very hot.
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Step3Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook chopped carrots and onion in butter 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add pasta and garlic; cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in hot broth mixture, salt and pepper. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
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Step4Stir in 1 cup cheese, the chives and chopped thyme. Garnish with cheese and thyme. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
210
Calories
8g
Total Fat
9g
Protein
26g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 210
- Total Fat
- 8g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 1/2g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 770mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 26g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 0%
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
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