Creamy Orzo and Vegetables
- CKD non-dialysis
- Dialysis
- Diabetes
Portions:
6
Serving size:
3/4 cup
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 small onion
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Finely chop garlic. Chop onion and zucchini. Shred carrots.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, onion, zucchini and carrots for 5 minutes.
- Add curry powder, chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and stir until mixture returns to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
- Add cheese, chopped parsley and the frozen peas. Heat until the vegetables are hot, adding a bit more broth if necessary to maintain creaminess. Add pepper to taste.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories 176
- Protein 10 g
- Carbohydrates 25 g
- Fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 4 mg
- Sodium 193 mg
- Potassium 170 mg
- Phosphorus 68 mg
- Calcium 53 mg
- Fiber 2.6 g
Renal and renal diabetic food choices
- 1/2 meat
- 1-1/2 starch
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
1-1/2
Helpful hints
- Great served with chicken instead of potatoes or rice.
- Recipe can be easily halved.
- Small amounts of cheese, like the Parmesan cheese in this recipe, can be included and still maintain phosphorus and sodium in an acceptable range.
- Chicken stock or broth contributes to the protein content of this recipe. Be sure to keep it low-sodium without added potassium chloride.
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What's everyone saying?
This was the second time, I have made this recipe. My family loves it. I added some cooked chicken while cooking the vegetables, it was great.
When I made this recipe I substituted chayota (a summer squash) for the zucchini. Chayota remains firm and gives it a crunchy texture. The next day, I added some scrambled eggs with the leftover pasta for a delicious breakfast. Also you serve the leftover cold as a pasta salad. Either way it was great.
Everyone loves this recipe. Will make this again. Thanks
Was very tasty. I did not have any curry, so I skipped that ingredient. Even non CKD family members really enjoyed this.
SANDYKK; Try KITCHEN BASICS BRAND:Ingredients Chicken Stock, Chicken Flavor, Sea Salt, Vegetable Stocks (Carrot, Onion, Mushroom, Celery), Honey, Bay, Thyme, Pepper.
Could just plain water be used instead of chicken broth? I can't find a low sodium/without added potassium chicken broth. Dietitian comment: Yes you can substitute water. Another option is to make your own low sodium chicken broth.
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