Orzo Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks
This low-fat pasta recipe is an ideal side dish to serve with grilled or roasted beef or chicken.
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Orzo Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks
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Directions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat margarine or butter over medium-high heat; stir in the mushrooms, leek or green onion, pepper, salt, and garlic.
- Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add water, dried marjoram (if using), and bouillon granules. Reduce heat; cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh marjoram, if using.
- Toss mushroom mixture with pasta. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition Facts (Orzo Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks)
- Per serving:
- 167 kcal ,
- 4 g fat
- (2 g sat. fat ,
- 8 mg chol. ,
- 209 mg sodium ,
- 29 g carb. ,
- 2 g fiber ,
- 5 g pro.