Baked Orzo with Kalamata Olives and Fresh Herbs

40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

226 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2-4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	tablespoons	olive oil
1	each	onion	finely chopped
1 1/2	cups	orzo
1/2	cup	kalamata olives	pitted, coarsely chopped
6	cups	chicken broth
1/2	cup	herbs	chopped fresh

Directions

In a saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions until tender.

Add orzo and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add olives and 2 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 5 minutes and 2 more cups of chicken stock.

Return to a boil and pour into a butter baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, stirring once.

After 20 minutes check orzo and if necessary add more stock and continue to bake until tender.

Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 397g

Amount per Serving

Calories 226 56% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.0g	22%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 516mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 9.0g	19%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	5%
Calcium	2%		Iron	5%

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

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