Orzo Primavera Recipe

Name: Orzo Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; ½ cup chicken broth or ½ cup vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, grated; ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ground; ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Servings: persons

3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
½ cup chicken broth or ½ cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, grated
¼ teaspoon white pepper, ground
½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

1
Combine water and salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
2
Add orzo and cook 5 minutes.
3
Add asparagus and cook 4 more minutes.
4
Drain and set aside in a large serving bowl.
5
Cook garlic and bell pepper in margarine and oil in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
6
Keep stirring, and add peas; cook another minute.
7
Add broth, lemon rind, and white pepper; bring to a boil and cook one minute.
8
Add vegetable mixture to orzo and asparagus; toss and top with parmesan cheese.

783

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked, 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Orzo Primavera 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.

Orzo Primavera

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