Herbed Orzo

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Herbed Orzo
45 min.
4
142kcal

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Herbed Orzo: A Dairy-Free Delight

Looking for a simple, dairy-free side dish that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this delightful Herbed Orzo recipe! Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 4 and offers a modest 142 calories per serving, making it a perfect addition to your Antipasti, Starter, Snack, or Side Dish rotation.

Packed with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs - dill, chives, cilantro, or parsley - and zesty lemon juice, this orzo is a celebration of vibrant, herbaceous flavors that complement a wide range of meals. Whether you're preparing a formal dinner or a casual snack, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its elegance and simplicity.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its minimal ingredients and equipment requirements. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and access to a pot and a bowl, you're just 45 minutes away from a delicious, dairy-free delight. So why not give your taste buds a treat and whip up a batch of this Herbed Orzo today? Your dinner table will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup orzo pasta 
  • tablespoons herbs: rosemary fresh such as dill, chives, cilantro, or parsley chopped
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • serving coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente.
  2. Drain orzo and transfer to a medium bowl.
  3. Add herbs and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein14.44%
Fat4.11%
Carbs81.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.5
Glycemic Load
11.29
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.044347839511%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
6.46mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.52kcal
7.08%
Fat:0.64g
0.98%
Saturated Fat:0.11g
0.7%
Carbohydrates:28.43g
9.48%
Net Carbohydrates:27.07g
9.84%
Sugar:1.11g
1.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:17.7mg
0.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.04g
10.08%
Vitamin K:49.26µg
46.91%
Selenium:24.13µg
34.47%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.71%
Phosphorus:74.17mg
7.42%
Vitamin C:4.96mg
6.02%
Copper:0.11mg
5.71%
Magnesium:22.13mg
5.53%
Fiber:1.36g
5.44%
Vitamin A:253.76IU
5.08%
Iron:0.7mg
3.86%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.8%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Potassium:104.69mg
2.99%
Folate:11.9µg
2.97%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.62%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.81%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.57%
Calcium:12.95mg
1.3%