Green Bean Orzo Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Green Bean Orzo Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups orzo pasta

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh green beans

trimmed

3 tablespoons olive oil

divided

½ cup pine nuts

or more to taste

1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

drained and rinsed

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried basil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans cover and steam until tender 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir pine nuts until toasted and fragrant 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Combine orzo green beans pine nuts tomatoes remaining olive oil Parmesan cheese basil salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Nutritional Information

Green Bean Orzo Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 274.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 750.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin C: 10.9mg 18%

Folate: 101.3mcg 25%

Calcium: 99.7mg 10%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 267.1mg 8%

Sodium: 161mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 102.4

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.