Orzo or “barley”, also risoni (“big rice”), is a form of short-cut pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice. Orzo can be served alone, as a soup accompaniment, as part of a salad or pilaf or giouvetsi or baked in a casserole.
Four things you might not know about orzo (but really should):
- Orzo is a type of cut pasta; it is most definitely not a grain, but it is made from a grain (wheat).
- Most orzo is made with semolina flour, which is made from denser parts of the wheat berry that give the pasta a more toothsome, firm texture.
- A 2-ounce serving serving of orzo contains about 200 calories and 2 grams of fiber. Make it whole wheat, and the amount of fiber jumps to about 6 grams per serving.
- “Orzo” is Italian for “barley” and gets its name for it’s grain-like shape.
Available in 2 sizes (Thin and Thick)
Orzo (barley/Millet) with Wheat in Thin grain
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Protein : 12.5g
Carbohydrate : 73g
Lipid : 1.9g
Fiber : 1.15g
Minerals : 0.65g
Vitamins : 4.5mg
Orzo (barley/Millet) with Wheat in Thick grain
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Protein : 12.5g
Carbohydrate : 73g
Lipid : 1.9g
Fiber : 1.15g
Minerals : 0.65g
Vitamins : 4.5mg
