Orzo with Sesame and Peas

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Yields Serves 4 Total Time 20 mins
AuthorPaul Pastina, Richmond, CA

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.

Ingredients

 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
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 287Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 337mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 39g13%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Protein 8.7g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

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.

Ingredients

 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

Directions

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.

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