Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo

Health score
3%
Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo
60 min.
6
184kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo recipe! This delightful dish comes together in just 60 minutes and serves 6, making it perfect for any occasion. With a delectable blend of flavors and a satisfying texture, it's a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.

Packed with nutritious ingredients, this orzo recipe is not only tasty but also mindful of your dietary needs. Each serving contains only 184 calories, ensuring you can enjoy a guilt-free meal. The star of the dish is orzo, a type of pasta that resembles rice, which is cooked to al dente perfection. It's then combined with succulent corn kernels and the scraped milk from the cobs, creating a rich and creamy sauce.

To add a touch of elegance and a burst of freshness, the recipe incorporates finely sliced leeks that are blanched and then sautéed with butter. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, with the leeks adding a subtle onion-like taste that complements the dish beautifully.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and you have a visually appealing and aromatic dish that's ready to be served. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a casual get-together, or simply looking for a new weeknight staple, this Creamy Leek and Corn Orzo is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

  •  ears corn for milk
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons leek light white green washed finely sliced ( and part only)
  • cup orzo pasta 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a medium pot of boiling water to a boil over medium heat. Season the water with salt, then add the orzo and cook to al dente.
  2. Drain, reserving the cooking water.
  3. In another pot of boiling water, over medium heat, blanch the leeks for 1 or 2 minutes, then remove and shock in a bowl of ice water.
  4. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a skillet, over low heat, melt the butter and add the corn and scraped milk from all 4 cobs. Cook for 1 minute and add about 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and reduced, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add more pasta cooking water if gets too dry.
  7. Add the blanched leeks and heat through, about 1 minute.
  8. Add the orzo and toss to combine. Season with salt, to taste.
  9. Transfer the corn and orzo to a serving bowl, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein11.33%
Fat23.45%
Carbs65.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.67
Glycemic Load
7.91
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.9256521191286%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.3kcal
9.22%
Fat:5.01g
7.71%
Saturated Fat:2.67g
16.67%
Carbohydrates:31.37g
10.46%
Net Carbohydrates:29.15g
10.6%
Sugar:4.82g
5.36%
Cholesterol:10.03mg
3.34%
Sodium:207.52mg
9.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.45g
10.9%
Vitamin K:27.03µg
25.74%
Selenium:16.31µg
23.3%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.86%
Phosphorus:105.99mg
10.6%
Vitamin A:505.47IU
10.11%
Magnesium:38.98mg
9.74%
Folate:38.18µg
9.54%
Fiber:2.22g
8.89%
Vitamin C:7.04mg
8.53%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.19%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.73%
Potassium:244.04mg
6.97%
Copper:0.12mg
5.97%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.78%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.62%
Iron:0.93mg
5.16%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.17%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.86%
Calcium:15.35mg
1.53%