Monday, March 15, 2010

Broccoli & Orzo



Ingredients
1/2 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more. Drain in a colander and gently press out as much water as possible.
Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oregano, salt, pepper, the broccoli rabe and orzo. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in feta and lemon juice.

Nutrition
Per serving: 192 calories; 10 g fat (2 g sat, 6 g mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 6 g fiber; 288 mg sodium; 247 mg potassium.

**I didn't have orzo I used the smallest pasta I could find. It worked I will try it with the orzo.**

This is the perfect summer salad side. It taste fresh, light and fills you up. I will be making the salad all the time

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