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Lemon Orzo Primavera
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon Orzo Primavera

9 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Lemon Orzo Primavera

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

554
Calories
21g
Protein
23g
Fat
69g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

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