Grilled Asparagus With Orzo Recipe

Name: Grilled Asparagus With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb asparagus, ends trimmed; 1 tbs olive oil; 2 cups dried whole wheat orzo; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 2 tsp minced fresh dill; 2 tsp honey; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3 tbs toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
1 tbs olive oil
2 cups dried whole wheat orzo
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tsp minced fresh dill
2 tsp honey
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbs toasted pine nuts

1
Light grill and bring heat to med-low. Toss asparagus with olive oil, place directly on the grill or on a grill pan and cook, rotating occasionally, until the asparagus is tender and lightly charred, 7-8 minutes. Remove from grill, chop into bite-size pieces and place in a serving bowl
2
Fill a large pot with water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, add orzo to asparagus
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, dill, honey, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over the still-warm orzo and still until salad is well combined. Sprinke with toasted pine nuts and extra dill. Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, 1 tbs olive oil, 2 cups dried whole wheat orzo, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asparagus With Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Asparagus With Orzo

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