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Saffron Orzo is for Dinner.

Saffron Orzo takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Saffron Orzo takes 15 minutes to cook.

Saffron Orzo makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Saffron Orzo are:

4 tbsp chopped shallots
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tsp saffron
1/2 c white wine
olive oil
1 1/3 c orzo
2 1/4 c low sodium chicken broth
salt, pepper and paprika

Here is how you make Saffron Orzo:

Crush the saffron in 1/2 c wine (if you are also making the scallops then double this) let the saffrom soak for about 30 minutes. Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil. Add the orzo and coat with the oil mixture. Add the broth and wine/saffron mix plus the salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SACREDSILENCE7.

The nutritional information for Saffron Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 259.6

• Total Fat: 3.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 601.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
• Protein: 8.1 g