Orzo Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 quarts water
1 tsp salt
2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp margarine or 1 tsp butter, melted
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh lemon rind, grated
1/4 tsp white pepper, ground
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Directions:

Combine water and salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Add orzo and cook 5 minutes.
Add asparagus and cook 4 more minutes.
Drain and set aside in a large serving bowl.
Cook garlic and bell pepper in margarine and oil in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
Keep stirring, and add peas; cook another minute. Add broth, lemon rind, and white pepper; bring to a boil and cook one minute.
Add vegetable mixture to orzo and asparagus; toss and top with parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	164.79 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.75g	13%
Cholesterol	11.22mg	4%
Sodium	580.7mg	24%
Potassium	242.47mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.25g	5%
Sugars	4.37g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	13%
Protein	7.16g	14%
Vitamin C	22.5mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	144.5mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	27.3 Kcal (114 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.45g	13%
Cholesterol	1.86mg	4%
Sodium	96.22mg	24%
Potassium	40.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.53g	5%
Sugars	0.72g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	13%
Protein	1.19g	14%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	1.3mg	42%
Calcium	23.9mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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