Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Dill | 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried | 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
- 3 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
- 5 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 1 lb. orzo pasta
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest from the 2 lemons
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely pack fresh dill, chopped
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 450º F.
2.In a small bowl, toss carrots and garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are browned and tender. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes.
3.Squeeze out pulp from garlic cloves into a small bowl and discard skins. Mash pulp with the back side of a spoon until it resembles a paste.
4.Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a colander (do not rinse) then transfer to a large bowl. Toss with remaining olive oil then add carrots.
5.In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, scallions and garlic paste. Mix in dill then pour over orzo mixture and toss until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Category: Recipes
Category: Recipes by User Elocina
Category: December 18, 2007
Category: December 2007
Category: Carrot Recipes
Category: Dill Recipes
Category: Orzo Recipes
Category: Salad Recipes
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