Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe). Colorful vegetables and the flavors of lemon and thyme make this orzo dish great for picnics. You can chop the zucchini and carrot instead of grating them to cut down on prep time, just be sure to cook them for a few minutes longer before adding the orzo.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 clove garlic

crushed

1 medium zucchini

shredded

1 medium carrot

shredded

1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth

1 lemon

zested

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo and cook 2 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic zucchini and carrot and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 278.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.4g 21%

Carbohydrates: 44.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 3134.6IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 12.4mg 21%

Folate: 109.3mcg 27%

Calcium: 91.2mg 9%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 35.9mg 13%

Potassium: 247.5mg 7%

Sodium: 294.7mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 57

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.