Side Dishes
April 15, 2015
Calories
109
Sodium
857mg
35% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
6g
2% DV
Fiber
1.0g
4% DV
Lemon Orzo with Roasted Asparagus
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When spring comes, I want asparagus. And when I say I want asparagus, I mean I want it on my plate all the time - in pasta, as a side, roasted, grilled, in a boat, with a goat, in the rain, on a train - you name it. Here's a dish that will cure all of your asparagus cravings. Playing the roles of carb and veggie in one, it may serve as consummate companion to any meat, or stand alone as a fantastic light lunch. I served it with this Spice Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa
6
8 oz. orzo pasta
1 bundle asparagus, woody ends trimmed then cut into thirds
1 T. olive oil
1 t. salt, divided
1/2 t. pepper, divided
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c. feta cheese
1 bundle asparagus, woody ends trimmed then cut into thirds
1 T. olive oil
1 t. salt, divided
1/2 t. pepper, divided
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 c. feta cheese
Place the oven rack on the top rung then preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Spray a baking sheet...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
109
Sodium
857mg
35% DV
Fat
8g
12% DV
Protein
4g
8% DV
Carbs
6g
2% DV
Fiber
1.0g
4% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Polysaturated Fat
0.67g
4%
Monosaturated Fat
3g
18%
Cholesterol
23mg
7%
Sodium
857mg
35%
Potassium
47mg
1%
Protein
4g
8%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1.0g
4%
Sugar
2g
5%
Vitamin A
548IU
10%
Vitamin B6
0.36mg
18%
Vitamin C
8mg
14%
Calcium
130mg
13%
Iron
0.36mg
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
