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Delicious lemon orzo with asparagus, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley in a bowl.
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30-Minute Lemon Orzo with Asparagus

A quick and easy lemon orzo dish paired with asparagus, packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Author: 1
Cost: $15

Ingredients

Lemon Flavor Base

  • 1 lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed for best flavor

Aromatics

  • 4 garlic cloves freshly minced for more aroma
  • salt
  • pepper

Oil and Spice

  • 1/3 cup olive oil I prefer Lucini Premium Select for this
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo I always use De Cecco for better texture
  • 2 cups chicken broth I use Swanson Natural Goodness
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric gives the pasta a vibrant golden color
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be easily adjusted with seasonal vegetables or protein.