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Saffron & dill orzo
7 ingredients
Serves 6
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Serve up this buttery and glossy rice-shaped pasta, flavoured with vibrant saffron, as an accompaniment
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
539
Calories
41g
Protein
17g
Fat
55g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Dill | 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried | 4 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 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
- 50g butter , plus extra to finish
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 1 small onion , halved and sliced
- 350g orzo (small rice-shaped pasta)
- a big pinch saffron
- 900ml chicken stock (you might need a bit extra)
- a small bunch dill , chopped
Directions
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By bbcgoodfood ·
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