Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese

Health score
23%
Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese
25 min.
6
575kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese recipe! This dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also incredibly easy to make. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a delectable meal that's perfect for any occasion.

With a caloric breakdown of 24.06% protein, 35.54% fat, and 40.4% carbs, this recipe is a well-rounded option for any diet. The combination of orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, with mild soft goat cheese and coarsely chopped ham creates a savory and satisfying taste that will leave you wanting more.

To make this dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients and some essential equipment. The recipe serves six people and comes in at 575 calories per serving. So, gather your friends and family and get ready to impress them with your cooking skills.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this Orzo with Ham and Goat Cheese recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. So, preheat your broiler, grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound goat cheese crumbled soft
  • cups deli honey ham sliced coarsely chopped
  • pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • broiler
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler and lightly oil a flameproof 3-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
  2. Cook orzo in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain orzo in a colander. Toss hot orzo with remaining ingredients, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl until cheese is melted.
  3. Transfer orzo mixture to baking dish and broil 2 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories575kcal
Protein24.06%
Fat35.54%
Carbs40.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.33
Glycemic Load
22.84
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.122173879458%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
1.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:575.1kcal
28.75%
Fat:22.35g
34.39%
Saturated Fat:10.44g
65.24%
Carbohydrates:57.18g
19.06%
Net Carbohydrates:54.5g
19.82%
Sugar:2.59g
2.88%
Cholesterol:66.28mg
22.09%
Sodium:1081.34mg
47.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.05g
68.1%
Selenium:66.8µg
95.43%
Phosphorus:412.11mg
41.21%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38.26%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.9%
Copper:0.57mg
28.45%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.38%
Vitamin B3:5.02mg
25.09%
Zinc:3.28mg
21.88%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.84%
Vitamin K:21.46µg
20.43%
Magnesium:63.1mg
15.77%
Iron:2.54mg
14.08%
Potassium:431.56mg
12.33%
Fiber:2.68g
10.72%
Vitamin A:490.17IU
9.8%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.61%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.51%
Calcium:81.52mg
8.15%
Folate:26.91µg
6.73%
Vitamin D:0.7µg
4.69%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.27%
Vitamin C:1.88mg
2.28%
Source:Epicurious