ORZO & PIGNOLI ( PASTA & PINE NUTS)

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The recipe comes from Light and Easy Diabetes Cuisine. Food exchange: 2 starch/bread exchange + 1 fat exchange.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces orzo pasta or 8 ounces other small shell pasta (such as mini shells)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts (pignoli)
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large kettle of water to a boil and cook orzo until al dente; 3 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, in a small, non-stick skillet, heat oil and stir in pine nuts.
  • Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add basil.
  • Toss with orzo, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.6

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