Lemony Orzo with Spring Vegetables

A bright, flexible bowl for the nights when a bag of vegetables and one pot need to be enough.

Sautéed broccoli and carrots in a skillet

MAKE IT EASIER

It is one pot, one flexible formula, and a reliable way to make the vegetables feel like dinner.

WHAT YOU NEED

Orzo · frozen peas · broccoli · lemon · Parmesan · olive oil · vegetable broth

PREP TIME

8 minutes

HOW LONG

20 minutes

COOK TIME

12 minutes

REMEMBER

Small is still real.

TOTAL TIME

20 minutes

SERVES

4 servings

SERVINGS

4 servings

Optional context

A bright, flexible bowl for the nights when a bag of vegetables and one pot need to be enough.

Ingredients

Orzo · frozen peas · broccoli · lemon · Parmesan · olive oil · vegetable broth

If you have 5 more minutes…

Finish with fresh herbs, a spoonful of pesto, or a fried egg.

Instructions

1. Toast orzo in olive oil for one minute. 2. Add broth and simmer until tender. 3. Stir in vegetables, lemon zest, and Parmesan. 4. Add a splash of water if it needs loosening.

USEFUL SUBSTITUTIONS

Use rice, small pasta, or even couscous. Frozen green beans or spinach work in place of broccoli.

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