Orzo with Mushrooms and Walnuts Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Orzo with Mushrooms and Walnuts Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions

chopped

1 pound fresh mushrooms

sliced

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until they release their aroma. Stir once or twice for even toasting.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and mushrooms until tender and golden brown.

Step 3

Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed about 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes there is still liquid remove cover and cook until liquid is gone. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Orzo with Mushrooms and Walnuts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 290

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.5g 19%

Carbohydrates: 43.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 5.1g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 3.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 124.8mcg 31%

Calcium: 22mg 2%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 42.6mg 15%

Potassium: 326mg 9%

Sodium: 485.5mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 85.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.