Sweet and Savory Orzo Pasta
Cook time – 30 min
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Preparation time
- 30 minutes
- Calories
- 360
- Portions
- 4
With olives, garbanzo beans, tomato and cucumber, this pasta has delightful Mediterranean influences. Broccoli and onion top crunchy kale and crispy romaine in the DOLE® Chopped Sunflower Crunch Kit. A warm and savory meal for your next family dinner.
Directions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain.
- Heat oil in large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and broccoli; cook until onion is soft. Add dried basil and tomato; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add chopped salad blend; cook until wilted. Stir in garbanzo beans, cucumbers and olives; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in the orzo, dressing and sunflower seeds packets. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with bacon packet and chopped fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped DOLE® Yellow Onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup DOLE Broccoli, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 pkg. DOLE Chopped Sunflower Crunch Kit
- 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/4 cup black or green pitted olives, chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Nutritional Facts
| Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 266g |
| Calories | 360 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat (18 g) | 28% |
| Saturated Fat (1 g) | 5% |
| Cholesterol (5 mg) | 2% |
| Sodium (260 mg) | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate (45 g) | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber (6 g) | 24% |
| Total Sugars (12 g) | |
| Protein (11 g) | |
| Calcium | 10% |
| Iron | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 80% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.