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Mendi's Favorite Orzo
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Mendi's Favorite Orzo

9 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 4 servings openrecipes
Mendi's Favorite Orzo

"This is a fast, low budget and vegetarian friendly side dish, meal or potluck dish. It serves 2 as a meal and 4 as a side dish. Use pan drippings for added flavor."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

646
Calories
19g
Protein
28g
Fat
85g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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