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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 7, 2014
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    In food processor, place carrots. Cover; process 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
  • Step 
    2
    In 8-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave broth and water on High 5 minutes or until very hot.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, 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.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir 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
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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