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Orzo with Sesame and Peas





Total Time
20 mins

Paul Pastina was looking for something colorful and light to serve with chicken and fish when he came up with this quick dish infused with Asian flavors.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “15 Simple and Savory Dinner Recipes for Spring.”

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

 1 cup orzo pasta
 1 cup fresh sugar-snap peas, cut into 2-in. pieces, or 3/4 cup frozen peas
 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Step 1
1

Cook orzo according to package instructions, adding peas in the last 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Drain orzo and combine with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 337mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g14%
Protein 8.7g

* 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.