Easy One-Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo
This Easy One-Pot Creamy Lemon Orzo is a delightful and rich dish perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Orzo and Base
- 1 cup Orzo pasta Use for perfect tiny pasta shape
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Good quality adds richness
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 cups Vegetable broth Low-sodium
Veggies
- 1 cup Asparagus tips Tender and slightly crunchy
- 1 cup Peas Sweet green peas
- 1 cup Zucchini Thinly sliced
Creamy Lemon Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly zested
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
Optional Garnishes
- ¼ cup Fresh basil Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cooking Directions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, and swirl until shimmering. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant and golden around the edges.
- Add orzo to hot pot, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until grains look lightly golden.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, then simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in asparagus tips, peas, and zucchini. Cook 3–4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp and bright green.
- Zest then squeeze lemon juice into the pot. Stir in heavy cream and warm through for 2–3 minutes until sauce bubbles.
- Remove pot from heat, sprinkle Parmesan over the orzo, then stir vigorously until the cheese melts into a silky sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Let stand off heat for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Notes
Serve warm with optional garnishes for added flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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