Side Items

Morrocan Orzo is for Side Dish.

Morrocan Orzo takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Morrocan Orzo takes 15 minutes to cook.

Morrocan Orzo makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Morrocan Orzo are:

1/2 lb. Orzo
3 cups Chicken Broth
8 Dried Apricot halves ( chopped into 1/2" pcs.)
1/4 cup Golden Raisins

1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Mint
3 Tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Chives
2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts ( lightly toasted)

Here is how you make Morrocan Orzo:

Put the chicken broth, raisins and apricots in a medium sauce pot. Bring to a boil, now add the orzo. Turn heat down to medium and softly boil for 8 - 12 minutes or until orzo is tender stirring every now and then. All of the chicken broth should be absorbed if not continue to cook until broth is gone. If the orzo becomes dry before cooking time is up then, add a little water to complete cooking. After the Orzo is cooked take off the stove and add the parsley, mint, and pine nuts. Stir until well blended then serve hot.*** The cooking time and amount of chicken broth may vary depending on your altitude and humidity in the kitchen.*** This also reheats in the microwave very well.Makes 8 - 1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SAMMY1BABY.

The nutritional information for Morrocan Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 144.8

• Total Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
• Sodium: 364.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 4.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Morrocan Orzo is Low Fat