Roasted Garlic and Orzo Pilaf	Printer Friendly version
12 cloves garlic, quartered 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup orzo (riso pasta) 1/2 cup instant rice 14 1/2 ounces low sodium chicken broth, defatted 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon parsley, dried 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Salt and pepper, to taste
Peel and quarter garlic. In a medium sauceoan cook garlic in hot olive oil over medium heat till light brown. Do not over-brown as garlic becomes bitter. Add orzo and rice cooking until orzo an rice are lightly browned. Cook until light brown. Slowly add chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until rice and orzo are tender and broth is absorbed. Stir in green onions and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add toasted almonds at the end before serving.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6

Per Serving Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 151 Calories; 59 Fat (26.8% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 19 Dietary Fiber; Omg Cholesterol; 146mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.
Calories (kcal): % Calories from Fat: % Calories from Carbohydrates: % Calories from Protein: . Total Fat (9): Saturated Fat (9): Monounsaturated Fat (9): Polyunsaturated Fat (9): Cholesterol (m9): Carbohydrate (9): Dietary Fiber (9): Protein (9): Sodium (m9): Potassium (m9): Calcium (m9): Iron (m9): Zinc (m9): Vitamin C (m9): Vitamin A (i.u.): Vitamin A (r.e.):	151 26.8% 54.7% 18.5% 5g trace 3g 1g 0mg 21g 1g 7g 146mg 149mg 38mg 2mg 1mg 3mg 48IU 5RE		Vitamin 86 (mg): Vitamin 812 (mcg): Thiamin 81 (mg): Riboflavin 82 (mg): Folacin (mcg): Niacin (mg): Caffeine (mg): Alcohol (kcal): % Refuse: Food Exchanges Grain (Starch): Lean Meat: Vegetable: Fruit: Non-Fat Milk: Fat: Other Carbohydrates:	.1mg .1mcg .2mg .1mg 12mcg 3mg 0mg 0 0.0% 1 1/2 1/2 0 0 1 0