Orzo with Vegetables Recipe

Name: Orzo with Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 cup orzo; 8 asparagus spears; 8 ounces carrots, scraped, quartered and thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; Salt, optional, and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 cup orzo
8 asparagus spears
8 ounces carrots, scraped, quartered and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
Salt, optional, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Bring the water to boil in covered pot.
2
Add orzo and cook for five minutes.
3
Meanwhile wash and trim the asparagus, breaking off the woody stems.
4
Cut the asparagus just below the tips, then cut the remaining stalks into half-inch pieces.
5
Add the carrots and asparagus to the orzo and cook about 3 to 5 minutes longer, until carrots and asparagus are tender.
6
Meanwhile beat together the orange juice concentrate, mustard, vinegar and oil.
7
When orzo and vegetables are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water then drain again.
8
Stir into dressing and season with salt, if desired, and pepper.
9
Mix in the scallions.

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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: 2 quarts water, 1 cup orzo, 8 asparagus spears, 8 ounces carrots, scraped, quartered and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Orzo with Vegetables 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 with Vegetables

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