Photo: Ernest Porzi
Lemon Orzo Primavera
9 ingredients
15 min + 15 min
4 servings
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"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."
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
Directions
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