Lemon Orzo Primavera

Primavera means ‘spring’ in Italian, hence the name of this dish. It is a light and refreshing pasta dish that showcases the flavors of fresh spring vegetables.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lemon Orzo Primavera

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add broccoli florets, zucchini, and yellow bell pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
5. Add cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Drain the cooked orzo pasta and add it to the pan. Stir well to combine.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.