One Pot Asparagus Orzo with Peas
Orzo simmered in vegetable broth with garlic, asparagus, and peas for an easy one pot meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- ½ tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the orzo and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the asparagus and peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- When the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, season with salt and pepper and serve with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Refrigerate within two hours and eat within three days. Add a splash of water or broth when reheating. Nutrition is an estimate.