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Greek Orzo Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers in Lemon Dressing

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)70.0381
Energy (kCal)852.752
Carbohydrates (g)56.3526
Total fats (g)41.474
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Cook the orzo by following the package directions for al dente. | 2. Drain and rinse briefly under cold running water; shake the colander gently to completely drain; set aside. | 3. To make the dressing: beat the eggs together with the lemon zest and juice. | 4. Pour mixture into a small saucepan over low heat. | 5. Gradually add in the hot stock, stirring constantly, until all the stock is used. | 6. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 4-5 minutes). | 7. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; set aside to cool. | 8. When the egg mixture is room temperature, whisk in the sour cream; add in salt to taste and the pepper; stir to combine. | 9. Transfer the pasta to a large salad bowl; add in the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, green onions, feta, and oregano; toss gently to mix. | 10. Pour the cooled dressing over the mixture; toss gently to coat. | 11. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. | 12. Bring to room temperature before serving. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    orzo pasta 6 ounces 151.3 0.0 33.66 0.85
    tomato 2 ripe peeled seeded chopped 83.72 18.564 4.368 0.728
    cucumber 1 peeled seeded chopped 15.6 3.7752 0.6759999999999999 0.1144
    kalamata olive 1 cup pitted chopped 151.3 0.0 33.66 0.85
    green onion 4 sliced 76.68 16.3016 2.7548 1.3348
    feta cheese 1/2 cup crumbled 198.0 3.0675 10.6575 15.96
    oregano 3 tablespoons minced crumbled 23.85 6.2028 0.81 0.3852
    egg 2 143.0 0.72 12.56 9.51
    lemon zest 1 151.3 0.0 33.66 0.85
    lemon 1 - - - -
    chicken stock 1/2 cup 43.2 4.236000000000001 3.0239999999999996 1.44
    cream 1/4 cup sour 113.85 2.6622 1.403 11.1262
    salt - - - -
    white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground 3.552 0.8233 0.1248 0.0254

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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