Orzo Primavera

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 minced shallot
• 1 small zucchini, chopped small
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup frozen peas
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a medium skillet over medium high heat and add oil.
• 2 add garlic, shallots, zucchini and carrots and saute for five minutes.
• 3 add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• 4 add orzo and bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium.
• 5 cook, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs the liquid and is al dente in texture, about ten minutes.
• 6 uncover and stir in cheese, parsley and peas.
• 7 season with salt and pepper to taste.