Springy Mediterranean Asparagus & Orzo

Springy Mediterranean Asparagus & Orzo

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Springy Mediterranean Asparagus & Orzo

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Item No. 370212
Parmesan Mediterranean Veggie Roaster
Parmesan Mediterranean Veggie Roaster
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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1.5 inch pieces (separate tender tip pieces and thicker stalk pieces)
  • 1 cup orzo pasta (cooked in salted water to package directions and drained)
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 individual packets Urban Accents Parmesan Mediterranean Veggie Roaster
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. Cook orzo to package directions and after draining, immediately return to cooking pot and stir in frozen peas. Peas will thaw in hot pasta. Set aside until ready to serve.
  2. Toss asparagus with 2 Tbsp oil and 1 packet of seasoning. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add thicker asparagus stalk pieces. Sauté, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes then add tender tip pieces and lemon (cut sides down). Sautee another 2 minutes or until asparagus is tender and slightly charred and lemon is fully caramelized.
  3. In a small bowl mix 3 Tbsp oil, juice of caramelized lemon, and 1 packet seasoning. Stir to combine.
  4. Spread orzo and pea mixture onto serving platter. Scatter asparagus on top. Drizzle with dressing (you might have extra dressing). Garnish with torn basil leaves. Serve immediately or at room temperature. This is also excellent cold.