Lemon Orzo

Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Lemon Orzo
10 min.
6
347kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon lemon zest packed
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • pound orzo pasta 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine broth and water in a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. When it boils, add orzo. Bring back to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked off.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in oil, zest, and salt. Taste, adjust seasoning as desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein15.02%
Fat17.55%
Carbs67.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7
Glycemic Load
22.69
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.257391380227%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.05kcal
17.35%
Fat:6.75g
10.39%
Saturated Fat:1.14g
7.09%
Carbohydrates:58.39g
19.46%
Net Carbohydrates:55.94g
20.34%
Sugar:2.24g
2.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:346.48mg
15.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.01g
26.02%
Selenium:47.78µg
68.26%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.7%
Phosphorus:190.12mg
19.01%
Vitamin B3:3.44mg
17.21%
Copper:0.31mg
15.59%
Magnesium:42.49mg
10.62%
Fiber:2.45g
9.82%
Potassium:304.53mg
8.7%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.22%
Iron:1.34mg
7.47%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.18%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.46%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.04%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.55%
Folate:13.65µg
3.41%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.27%
Vitamin K:2.88µg
2.75%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.62%
Calcium:25.21mg
2.52%