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Goat Cheese Orzo Salad

Goat Cheese Orzo Salad is a quick side dish recipe that uses quick cooking pasta with creamy goat cheese and roasted asparagus spears.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups uncooked orzo
  • ¾ cup asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ounces creamy goat cheese , crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Combine the vegetable broth, orzo, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then add in the cut asparagus.
  2. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently (similar to how you would cook risotto), until the orzo is al dente and the liquid has been absorbed.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and mix in the remaining 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, goat cheese, salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  4. Orzo salad can be served hot, at room temperature or even chilled.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 397mg (17%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.