orzo greenery

Name: Orzo Greenery
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) frozen sweet peas; 14 ounce(s) frozen edamame; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) veggie stock or broth; 2 ounce(s) parmesan cheese; 1 large zucchini; 2 - garlic cloves; 10 - basil leaves; 1/2 package(s) baby spinach; - olive oil, splash; 1 pound(s) box orzo pasta

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Lori Frazee

Updated on Aug 22, 2014

I may be master of my pit, but I go meatless quite often. This recipe can be served as a pasta meal as pictured here, or more broth could be added and this dish could a hearty veggie soup. I'm a huge fan of peas and edamame and this dish combines both, so this is my fusion of the two. Here's my twist, use whole wheat or gluten free orzo, for additional options, and use low fat, low sodium broth for another consideration. Last, really like it creamy, add cream cheese to the greenery mix. I'll be posting something I do with that. ENJOY!!!

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Do you go meatless once in a while? Maybe you have a friend that a vegetarian, and you want to make something yummy for them. This is IT! Orzo Pasta, the misunderstood pasta is the perfect choice for this dish.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound frozen sweet peas
14 ounces frozen edamame
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 cup veggie stock or broth
2 ounces parmesan cheese
1 large zucchini
2 - garlic cloves
10 - basil leaves
1/2 package baby spinach
- olive oil, splash
1 pound box orzo pasta

How To Make orzo greenery

Step 1

Prepare salted water for pasta, bring to boil, cook pasta to al dente, approximately 9 minutes.

Step 2

In a sauce pan, put a splash of olive oil, garlic cloves, onions, and chopped zucchini. Saute until onions are starting to change color. Add 1/2 of the peas and 1/2 of the edamame. Cook till everything is tender.
Step 3

Place pea mixture in food processor, rough chop. Back to the pot, add broth, and remainder of the peas. Continue to cook.
Step 4

Fine chop the basil, and rough chop the spinach. Add within the last 5 minutes of cooking. Also add 1/2 of the parmesan cheese, save the other half to top plates
Step 5

Place orzo on the bottom, top with Greenery mix and parmesan. Add more parm if you wish. Enjoy!!!
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