Toasted Sesame Orzo
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Toasted Sesame Orzo
YIELD Makes 5 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 | tablespoon sesame seeds |
| 2/3 | cup uncooked orzo pasta |
| 1 | teaspoon reduced-fat margarine |
| 1‑1/2 | cups fresh spinach, washed and coarsely chopped |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 3 | tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk |
| 2 | tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1‑1/2 | teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves |
| 1/2 | teaspoon paprika |
| 1/4 | teaspoon black pepper |
PREPARATION:
- Place sesame seeds in small skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
- Melt margarine in medium skillet. Add spinach and garlic; cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in milk, cheese, oregano, paprika, pepper and pasta. Cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.
This recipe appears in:
Italian
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/2 cup |
| Sodium | 72 mg |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 19 % |
| Calories | 116 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Starch | 1 |
| Fat | 1/2 |