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Imperial Orzo

Imperial Orzo

Casserole with orzo and shredded chicken, green beans, onion and pepper, with a sauce of tomatoes, garlic and saffron, covered with melted Parmesan cheese. Visit our Zone Pasta section to order Zone PastaRx Orzo.
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2 servings NA

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8oz) can Tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Saffron
  • 1 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tsps Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup White onion
  • 1/4 cup Bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup Zone PastaRx Orzo
  • 1 cup Green beans (cut in 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 oz (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Nutrition

Calories

349

Carbohydrates

33g

Fat

12g

Fiber

5g

Protein

27g

Serving_size

2 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Blend the tomatoes with garlic, saffron and water in a blender (or use stick blender), and set aside.
  3. In a large hot sauté pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and pepper for a few minutes.
  4. Add the orzo and green beans to the onion and pepper mix.
  5. Add the liquefied tomato sauce and salt to the sauté pan. Cover and cook until the sauce is diminished by one-half or so. Add the shredded chicken.
  6. Place all in a casserole, sprinkle with Parmesan, cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  7. Let stand to cool slightly and serve.

Zone Products In This Recipe:

Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Orzo

Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Orzo - 1 Package

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Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz bottle

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