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Orzo Caprese is for Dinner.

Orzo Caprese takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Orzo Caprese takes 10 minutes to cook.

Orzo Caprese makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo Caprese are:

2 Cups Grape Tomatoes, halved
8 Basil Leaves, small shreds
2 tsp + 2 tsp Olive Oil, divided
2 tsp dried Oregano
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1Tbs White balsamic Vinegar (calories vary by brand)
4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, pulled into dime-sized pieces
1 Cup Dry Orzo

Here is how you make Orzo Caprese:

Toss halved tomatoes with 2 tsp olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and white balsamic. Let sit while the orzo cooks.Cook the Orzo according to package. Drain, set aside in large bowl. Toss with remaining olive oil.In a large skillet, cook the tomatoes on Med-High heat. Stir every minute or so. Cook about 6 minutes.Remove from heat. Toss in orzo and stir. Add basil and cheese. stir and serve. Good hot, room temp, or cold.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HURLBKL.

The nutritional information for Orzo Caprese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 220.0

• Total Fat: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
• Sodium: 123.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 8.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Orzo Caprese is Vegetarian