Name: Orzo Primavera
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 minced shallot; 1 small zucchini, chopped small; 1 cup shredded carrot; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup frozen peas; salt and pepper

1

Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil.

2

Add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots and saute for five minutes.

3

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

4

Add orzo and bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium.

5

Cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, about ten minutes.

6

Uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas.

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Orzo Primavera

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