Lemon Orzo Primavera Recipe
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Lemon Orzo Primavera

By: LitleLisa1 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (120)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 279 | Total Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by LCURT   view full review
This was a good and simple recipe and has potential to make for a very colorful presentation...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by Renee Ridgeway   view full review
Outstanding! Can I give this recipe 6 stars??? We had this with dinner last night and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was colorful, I'll give it that - and certainly nutritious too, given the addition of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by Barb A.   view full review
This was a delicious recipe. I used chicken broth for the liquid and 1 tbsp fresh chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by CHELS   view full review
This meal makes a wonderful light lunch or side dish! We were really impressed. To accompany...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by Heather   view full review
DEE-LICIOUS! This is great! I went ahead and toasted the orzo in oil for two minutes and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by EM4BERN   view full review
I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER REVIEWER. ORZO NOT COOKED; LIQUID GONE. ADDED MORE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by lime pickle   view full review
YUM! This turned out way better than I expected and received full compliments from hubby. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was very, very good "LitleLisa1"! I used the juice of a lemon instead of the zest only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by Lily   view full review
The best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make. When I added the zucchini and...

 

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