Carrot Orzo
1 serving of carrot orzo contains 249 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 61% carbs, 25% fat, and 13% protein. This is a good source of protein (15% of your Daily Value) and vitamin a (38% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 5 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Finally chop carrots in food processor.
- Melt butter over medium-high heat; sauté carrots and orzo about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water, broth, and garlic; cook uncovered over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, green onions, and rosemary. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
- Recipe inspired by: http://www.food.com/recipe/carrot-orzo-212565
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of carrot orzo (224g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 | |
| Fats | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 37g | 14% |
| Net carbs | 35g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 8g | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 1182μg | |
| Beta carotene | 2887μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0mg | 5% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 10μg | 2% |
| Lycopene | 0.3μg | |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 8% |
| Retinol | 51μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2μg | 4% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A IU | 5971IU | |
| Vitamin A | 341μg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D IU | 4IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 9μg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0.5g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.1g | |
| Arginine | 0.1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4g | |
| Glycine | 0g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
| Leucine | 0.2g | |
| Lysine | 0.2g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1g | |
| Proline | 0.2g | |
| Serine | 0.1g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.1g | |
