⏱ 40 min totalCarrot Orzo
Per 1 serving · 221 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.3g14% of calories
- Carbs37g62% of calories
- Fat6.6g25% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Carrot Orzo (221 g) has 244 calories, with 8.3 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 6.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (35% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup chopped Carrots
⅜ tbsp Butter
1 ⅝ oz Orzo- 🥄⁵⁄₁₆ cup Water
¼ cup Chicken broth
³⁄₁₆ cloves, minced Garlic
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
⅜ tbsp chopped Scallions
³⁄₁₆ tsp Rosemary- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Finely chop the carrots using a food processor.
- 2
Melt butter over medium-high heat and sauté the carrots and orzo for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add water, broth, and garlic. Cook uncovered over medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in Parmesan cheese, green onions, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (221 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 317 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 10 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1,113 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,678 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 47 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 244 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Carrot Orzo?
One serving of Carrot Orzo (1 serving) has 244 calories, which works out to 110 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Carrot Orzo high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Carrot Orzo keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Carrot Orzo?
261 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Carrot Orzo?
1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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