Side Dish

Creamy Parmesan Orzo

Name: Creamy Parmesan Orzo
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup orzo; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups water

6 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves4

Per Serving$0.63

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Creamy Parmesan Orzo is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 209 calories. For 63 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

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Ingredients:

For 4 servings

Method:

1
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add orzo, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is done (about 15 minutes).
3
Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
4
Sprinkle with the pine nuts.
5
Serve immediately.

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