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Lemon Orzo with Asparagus

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Potassium 400mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 8%
Iron 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


270
Calories
Directions
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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil ? Tasty tip
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 2 cups chicken broth ? Tasty tip
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp tumeric
  • 11/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from jocooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS
Dressing
Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a deep medium bowl.
Add oil and whisk until it emulsifies a bit. Set aside.
Orzo
Snap the end pieces off the asparagus and lay the asparagus stalks in a baking dish, 9x13 inch. Pour boiling water over the asparagus (just enough to cover it), cover dish with plastic wrap and let sit until the water is warm to the touch. Drain water and cut the asparagus stalks into 2 inch pieces.
Place the chicken broth and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and turmeric and bring back to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain orzo, but do not rinse it. Place the hot orzo in a large bowl, add the asparagus and parsley. Whisk the dressing if needed and pour it over the salad. Mix well.
Top with butter if preferred.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 248 Fat: 10.0g Saturated fat: 1.5g Unsaturated fat: 0.0g Trans fat: 0.0g Carbohydrates: 33.6g Sugar: 1.9g Sodium: 856mg Fiber: 2.2g Protein: 8.1g Cholesterol: 38mg

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