Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Peas

A quick and easy meal with creamy orzo and fresh vegetables!

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Start bringing a pot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the leeks and the whites of the green onion and cook until tender, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.

leeks, thinly sliced2

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Add the orzo, mix, add the broth and oregano, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about ⏱️ 8 minutes.

dried oregano1 teaspoon

Meanwhile, add the asparagus and peas to the boiling water and cook until tender, drain and set aside.

asparagus, trimmed and sliced1 poundpeas (fresh or frozen)1 cup

Add the butter and parmesan to the orzo and let them melt.

butter (optional)2 tablespoons

Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

lemon (zest and juice)1salt and pepper to taste

Mix the asparagus, peas, the greens of the green onions, and mint, and serve on top of the creamy orzo.

asparagus, trimmed and sliced1 poundpeas (fresh or frozen)1 cupmint, chopped (or basil, or parsley, or dill, or oregano, etc.)1 tablespoon

calories

Calories 428

fat Content

Fat 11g

fiber Content

Fiber 12g

sugar Content

Sugars 9g

sodium Content

Sodium 52mg

protein Content

Protein 24g

trans Fat Content

Trans 0

cholesterol Content

Cholesterol 15mg

carbohydrate Content

Carbs 86g

saturated Fat Content

Saturated 4g

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