One Pot Orzo Primavera
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One Pot Orzo Primavera
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One Pot Orzo Primavera is full of green vegetables and a beautiful sauce with a hint of cream, garlic and lemon! All cooked in the one pan!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets, discard stem
- 21 ounces asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces, woody ends snapped off
- 8 ounces dry orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth (or stock)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup half and half option to use reduced fat cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 pinch salt extra to taste if needed
- 1 pinch pepper extra to taste if needed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pinch fresh parsley to serve
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the onion for 2-3 minutes until transparent. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant; add the orzo and fry to brown slightly (about 2 minutes) in the oil.
- Next, add in the broccoli florets and asparagus pieces, stirring occasionally for a further 2 minutes to absorb all the flavours in the pot.
- Pour in the broth along with ¾ teaspoon of salt. Give it a good stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat down to low and allow to cook for 5-6 minutes, until most of the liquid has absorbed, while stirring occasionally.
- Uncover the pot and add in the peas and parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine with the rest of the ingredients, and continue to cook on low heat for about 2-3 minutes until the peas have cooked through, the cheese has melted, and the pasta is cooked to your liking, while stirring occasionally.
- Take off the heat. Stir the half and half through to combine well and squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix through; taste test and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish with the fresh chopped parsley; top with the grape tomatoes and serve immediately.
Notes
- *If you find all of the liquid has absorbed and the pasta is not done, add ½ cup extra broth or water, stir through, and allow to cook through
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1.36IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1.36IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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