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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
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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
minutes
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Cook Time:
15
minutes
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Total Time:
20
minutes
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Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Dinner, Side Dish
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
Serving:
3
/4 cup
,
Calories:
144
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
17.5
g
,
Protein:
5.5
g
,
Fat:
5.5
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1.5
g
,
Cholesterol:
5
mg
,
Sodium:
119
mg
,
Fiber:
1.5
g
,
Sugar:
1.5
g
- WW Points:
6