Foodie Crush · by Heidi Larsen★ 4.5 (12)
Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING—
CAL 27%·PRO 45%
CARBS 86G63% OF CAL
10G FIBER67G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G20% OF CAL
3G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A simplified risotto using whole wheat orzo pasta instead of arborio rice, making it less temperamental. Finished with lemon, butter, and Parmesan for a bright, creamy side dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion (, (about 1 medium onion))
- 1 16-ounce package DeLallo organic whole wheat orzo pasta
- 4-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (, 1 (32-ounce) box or can and 1 (15-ounce) can)
- Zest of 2 lemons (, divided)
- Juice from 1 lemon or 1/4 cup
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
At a glance
PER SERVING
CAL 27%·PRO 45%
CARBS 86G63% OF CAL
10G FIBER67G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G20% OF CAL
3G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Sodium
- 1706mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 695mg
- Calcium
- 177mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
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- SODIUM
- 1706MG
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- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.