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Orzo With Zucchini And Tomato

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Ingredients

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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

Nutritional information

Calories
Carbohydrates
17.5g
Protein
5.5g
Fat
5.5g
Saturated Fat
1.5g
Cholesterol
5mg
Sodium
119mg
Fiber
1.5g
Sugar
1.5g
Blue Smart Points
6
Green Smart Points
Purple Smart Points
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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.

    • 20 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Reserve About 1/2 Cup Liquid Before Draining Drain Orzo in a Colander and Add the Oil to the Pot

    2
    Done

    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.

    3
    Done

    Add the Cooked Orzo and Stir to Combine All. Add Some of the Reserved Liquid as Needed So Pasta Isn't Dry.

    4
    Done

    Add Freshly Grated Cheese and Stir.

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