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Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan takes several minutes to prepare.

Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan takes several minutes to cook.

Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan are:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 pound orzo
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 oz frozen peas
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Here is how you make Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. It will start to foam around the edges and when foaming subsides, add onion and 3/4-teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and starts to brown. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.Add orzo and cook, stirring frequently until the orzo starts to toast and is lightly browned and golden, 5 to 6 minutes.Turn off the heat and add the chicken broth. Turn on the flame to a medium-high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.With rubber spatula, stir in peas, Parmesan, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Let stand off heat until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes; adjust seasoning with salt and serve.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DELZYA.

The nutritional information for Toasted Orzo w/Peas and Parmesan is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 336.3

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 24.2 mg
• Sodium: 1,253.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 46.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 15.7 g