Spring Celebration Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked orzo
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch-long slices (snap off rough ends before slicing)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 3 ounces fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. When 3 minutes of cooking time remain, add asparagus. Cook for 1 minute, then add peas and cook for the final 2 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to make 12 curls of Parmesan. Grate remaining cheese and set aside.
  3. Combine salt, lemon juice, and olive oil; whisk together. Toss orzo in lemon-juice mixture; stir in grated cheese and basil. Serve warm or at room temperature with Parmesan curls. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

395 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17g 34% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 26.4g 10% DV
Fiber 10.5g 37% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10004.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 881mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 26mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% DV
Calcium 773.3mg 59% DV
Iron 24.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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