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Herbed Orzo Pilaf (Crowd Size)

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Updated May 23, 2005
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Herbed Orzo Pilaf (Crowd Size)

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) rosamarina (orzo) pasta
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups sliced roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook nuts over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
  • Step 
    3
    Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and onions. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in tomatoes, pasta, basil, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition

135 Calories
3g Total Fat
4g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
135
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
3g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
80mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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