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Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan is for Dinner.

Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan takes 20 minutes to cook.

Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan are:

2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
1 small Onions, minced
2 clove Garlic, minced
1.25 cups Orzo Pasta
2.5 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Peas, frozen, thawed
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 tbsp Parsley
Ground Black Pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Here is how you make Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan:

Melt butter in a 12 in. non-stick skillet over med. heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-7 min. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 sec. Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring often, until most of hte grains are golden, about 5 min. Carefully stir in broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to med-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is tender, 10 -12 min. Be careful not to cook at too high a heat or the liquid may evaporate before the orzo is fully cooked. Take off the heat and stir in the peas, parmesan cheese and parsley and let stand until peas are warmed through, about 2 min. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedgesNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POLLY39.

The nutritional information for Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 325.9

• Total Fat: 11.8 g
• Cholesterol: 30.7 mg
• Sodium: 886.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 15.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan is Vegetarian