Creamy Lemon Orzo with Asparagus and Peas

Name: Creamy Lemon Orzo with Asparagus and Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup chopped asparagus; 1/2 cup frozen peas

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

This Creamy Lemon Orzo with Asparagus and Peas is a quick and easy meal to make. Ready in only 20 minutes.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:02:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories602.1 kcal (30%)

Total Fat36.2 g (52%)

Carbs55.3 g (21%)

Sugars10.7 g (12%)

Protein18.4 g (37%)

Sodium1017 mg (51%)

Fiber11.9 g (43%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

0.5onion

diced

1clove garlic

minced

1 cupvegetable broth

½ cupheavy cream

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoonlemon juice

½ teaspoondried oregano

1 cuporzo pasta

1 cupasparagus

chopped

½ cupfrozen peas

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

Step 3

Stir in vegetable broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions.

Step 5

In the last few minutes of cooking, add asparagus and peas. Cook until asparagus is tender and peas are heated through.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese (optional).