Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like a grain of rice, hence its name which means ‘barley’ in Italian.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender.
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Add cooked orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
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Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper.
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Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until heated through.
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Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
