Parmesan Cups With Orzo 'risotto'

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2cups good chicken or other stock
  • 1cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 1cup freshly grated Parmesan (about ¼ pound)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½cup minced fresh parsley leaves
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

363 calories; 18 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 27 grams protein; 389 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Bring stock to a boil in a 6- to 8-cup saucepan; stir in the orzo, cover, and turn heat to medium-low. Set a timer for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Use a ¼-cup measure to make four rounds of Parmesan on a non-stick baking sheet. Smooth the rounds into thin pancakes, 5 or 6 inches across; the thickness need not be perfectly uniform. Place baking sheet in oven.

  4. Step 4

    The Parmesan rounds are done when the centers darken slightly and the edges begin to brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove sheet from oven, and let it stand for about a minute; then, carefully lift each of the rounds and drape it over the bottom of narrow cup or glass to form a cup shape. Let dry for about 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    The orzo is done when it is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Season it with pepper and very little salt, then stir in the parsley. Spoon a portion of the orzo into each of the Parmesan cups, and serve.

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