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Low-Fat Orzo With Roasted Garlic

1 head garlic
1 cup orzo
1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoon light margarine
1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Tightly wrap garlic in foil and roast at 425 degrees until very
tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package
directions. Drain and keep warm. Cut garlic head in half crosswise
and squeeze out garlic pulp. Mash until smooth. Heat broth, margarine,
basil, oregano and pepper until margarine melts.  Stir in mashed
garlic and heat through, one to two minutes. Add garlic mixture to
orzo. Toss into mix. Makes 4 servings.  

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