Orzo with Green Garlic and Mascarpone; Green Garlic Recipe
Ingredients
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- Orzo with Green Garlic and Mascarpone
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 3 green garlic, including green tops
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) Mascarpone
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 391g | |
| Calories 608 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 16% |
| Total Fat 11.0g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.63g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium 515mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 93.77g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 3.86g | 3% |
| Protein 17.75g | 28% |
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