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Name: Sesame Orzo with Charred Scallions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ; diagonal into; ; 1-inch pieces; 1 bn Scallions; (about 6), cut on; 3/4 c Orzo; 1 tb Sesame seeds; 2 ts Asian sesame oil

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INGREDIENTS

; diagonal into
; 1-inch pieces
1 bn Scallions; (about 6), cut on
3/4 c Orzo
1 tb Sesame seeds
2 ts Asian sesame oil

INSTRUCTIONS

In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl. In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds. In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and season with salt and pepper. Serves 2. Gourmet August 1995 Per serving: 524 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 97g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 6 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Sesame Orzo with Charred Scallions

; diagonal into
 ; 1-inch pieces
1 bn Scallions; (about 6), cut on
3/4 c Orzo
1 tb Sesame seeds
2 ts Asian sesame oil

In a dry small heavy skillet cook sesame seeds over moderate heat,  stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.    In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add orzo and  cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain orzo in a colander and  rinse under cold water. Drain orzo well and add sesame seeds.    In an 8-inch non-stick skillet heat oil over high heat until hot but not  smoking and saute scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred  and tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir scallion mixture into orzo and  season with salt and pepper.    Serves 2.    Gourmet August 1995        Per serving: 524 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat);  18g Protein; 97g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium Food Exchanges:  6 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1      1/2    Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates      Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (199g)
Recipe Makes: 1 servings

Calories: 322
Calories from Fat: 167 (52%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 18.6g	25 %
	Saturated Fat 2.5g	13 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.9g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 638.3mg		22 %
Potassium 720.5mg		19 %
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g		10 %
	Dietary Fiber 10.1g	40 %
	Sugars, other 24.6g
Protein 12.5g		18 %
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Calories per serving: 322

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