Minted Orzo Pilaf

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 199 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 109 mg sodium; 106 mg potassium.

Source: Eating Well

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: LUNCH, PASTA

Ingredients

  • 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cups orzo
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

Directions

  1. Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Add 1 cup simmering broth to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly with a long-handled spoon, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 minute.

  4. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a simmer. Continue cooking and stirring, adding broth 1 cup at a time, until orzo is tender but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes total. Season with pepper, stir in mint and serve.

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