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Lemon Orzo Primavera

SUBMITTED BY: LitleLisa1 PHOTO BY: meg

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 53 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by LCURT
This was a good and simple recipe and has potential to make for a very colorful presentation... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by Renee Ridgeway
Outstanding! Can I give this recipe 6 stars??? We had this with dinner last night and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by CHELS
This meal makes a wonderful light lunch or side dish! We were really impressed. To accompany... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by EM4BERN
I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER REVIEWER. ORZO NOT COOKED; LIQUID GONE. ADDED MORE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by Barb A.
This was a delicious recipe. I used chicken broth for the liquid and 1 tbsp fresh chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by lime pickle
YUM! This turned out way better than I expected and received full compliments from hubby. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by KZJNK
I followed the advise of others and used a little extra broth and added my vegies late. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by Lily
The best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make. When I added the zucchini and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN
This was very, very good "LitleLisa1"! I used the juice of a lemon instead of the zest only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by NIGELLA1