Description
This Orzo with Asparagus & Feta recipe is a light, fresh, and flavorful dish that brings together creamy feta, crisp-tender asparagus, and bright lemon zest for a Mediterranean-inspired meal you can make in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Add the asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the orzo and asparagus, reserving a little pasta water.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, lemon zest, feta, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to help everything come together.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orzo with Asparagus Feta