Lunch

Creamy Parmesan Orzo is for Lunch.

Creamy Parmesan Orzo takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Parmesan Orzo takes 30 minutes to cook.

Creamy Parmesan Orzo makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Parmesan Orzo are:

1 T. butter
1 c. Orzo
1 1/4 c. fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 T. chopped fresh basil
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 T. pine nuts, toasted
1 c. diced fresh asparagus

Here is how you make Creamy Parmesan Orzo:

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Orzo and cook 3 minutes or until it starts to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in asparagus and simmer until liquid is absorbed and Orzo is done - about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, basil, salt & pepper. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIANAUNDERWOOD.

The nutritional information for Creamy Parmesan Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 133.8

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 9.5 mg
• Sodium: 350.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 6.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Parmesan Orzo is Vegetarian