Lemon Orzo Primavera

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 medium zucchini, shredded
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 14 ounces vegetable broth (chicken would work well too)
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. stir in orzo and cook 2 minutes, or until the orzo starts to turn golden.
• 2 stir in garlic, zucchini and carrot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
• 3 add broth, lemon zest and thyme and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is tender. top with parmesan cheese to serve.