Lemon Orzo Primavera

Name: Lemon Orzo Primavera
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 lemon, zested; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo pasta; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 397 grams vegetable broth; 1 medium zucchini, shredded

Lemon Orzo Primavera might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 8g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 218 calories. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have orzo pasta, thyme, parmesan cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and cook 2 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Zucchini

Carrot

Garlic

Orzo

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Pot

Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.

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Lemon Zest