How to make asparagus with emon orzo

Ingredients

For the dressing
Lemon – Juice and Zest.
Garlic
Salt and Pepper – To taste.
Olive Oil – You Can substitute sunflower oil, vegetable oil, safflower oil or avocado oil.
lemon garlic vinaigrette in a bowl
For the orzo
Asparagus
Chicken Broth
Water
Salt – To Taste
Turmeric
Orzo
Parsley


How to make lemon orzo with asparagus
Dressing
Combine Ingredients – Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a deep medium bowl.
Add Oil and Whisk – Add oil and whisk until it emulsifies a bit. Set aside.

Cook Asparagus – Snap the end pieces off the asparagus and lay the asparagus stalks in a baking dish, 9×13 inch. Pour boiling water over the asparagus (just enough to cover it), cover dish with plastic wrap and let sit until the water is warm to the touch. Drain water and cut the asparagus stalks into 2 inch pieces.
Cook Orzo – Place the chicken broth and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and turmeric and bring back to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Combine – Drain the orzo, but do not rinse it. Place the hot orzo in a large bowl, add the asparagus and parsley. Whisk the dressing if needed and pour it over the salad. Mix well.
Serve – Top with butter if preferred, serve.
Cooking the perfect asparagus
I used a whole pound of asparagus for this recipe! A simple method of cooking your asparagus is simply to place it in a baking dish (I used a 9×13 inch baking dish) and pour boiling water over it. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit until the water is warm to the touch. A perfect no-fuss method to make perfectly cooked asparagus every time!


I chose to turn mine into a simple side dish by adding the fresh asparagus and the lemony dressing – I then paired it with delicious garlic and paprika chicken drumsticks and I had the most exquisite and healthy dinner! rsatile dish!