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Orzo Salad with peas and asparagus
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas , defrosted
  • 1 cup asparagus , lightly steamed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil , finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in sauce pan over medium low heat. Sauté onion and garlic until the onions translucent. Add in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Add frozen peas to pot and heat through. Drain any excess fluid.
  2. Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in butter and parmesan cheese while it’s still hot. If the orzo appears to be sticking together, drizzle in some olive oil.
  3. Mean while, lightly steam asparagus. When asparagus is tender crisp, transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cool, pat dry with paper towels and cut into 1” pieces. Mix in with orzo.
  4. Finely chop fresh basil and stir into salad. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to eat. Top with additional parmesan cheese just before serving if desired.