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Carrot and Orzo Salad with Fresh Dill
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Carrot and Orzo Salad with Fresh Dill

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

428
Calories
11g
Protein
15g
Fat
64g
Carbs
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

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1.Preheat oven to 450º F.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 by User Elocina

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Category: December 18, 2007

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Category: December 2007

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Category: Carrot Recipes

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Category: Dill Recipes

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Category: Orzo Recipes

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Category: Salad Recipes

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