Not only does this recipe combine nourishing ingredients, it includes a starch, vegetable, protein, and a healthy fat! It is important to consume all food groups in a recipe as different types involve varying amounts of key nutrients.
(Servings: 1)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup orzo pasta
- ⅓ cup grilled chicken
- ½ cup of frozen spinach
- ⅓ cup of finely chopped broccoli
- 3 tbsp of pesto
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (can omit if dairy-free)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ clove of garlic
Instructions
- Mince garlic and finely chop up the broccoli.
- In a medium sized pan, begin sauteing garlic in oil until golden brown while adding in your spinach.
- Prepare and cook chicken separately in the oven at 350 with salt and pepper.
- Begin to cook the orzo pasta in separate, boiling water.
- In the medium sized pan, add the broccoli, pesto, salt, and pepper.
- Lastly, add in the cooked chicken and orzo pasta and stir well!
Calories: 509, Total Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 3.4 g, Cholesterol: 26.7mg, Sodium: 2,886.2mg, Carbohydrates: 14.5 g, Dietary Fiber: 3.2g, Sugar: 0.9g, Protein: 15.2g, Vitamin D: 0.5%, Calcium: 41.3%, Iron: 12.4%, Potassium: 349.9mg
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