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🧄 Garlic Butter Asparagus Orzo – A One-Pan Creamy Comfort Dish

This garlic butter asparagus orzo is a creamy, comforting one-pan dish made — ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for spring meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2–4 (as a side) or 2 (as a main) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • (Optional: ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, chili flakes, chopped parsley)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet; sauté garlic and asparagus for 2–3 mins.
  2. Stir in orzo and toast for 1–2 mins.
  3. Add vegetable broth, simmer uncovered, stirring often, for 8–10 mins until creamy.
  4. Add lemon zest, salt, pepper, and optional Parmesan. Stir, taste, and serve hot.
  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Main Course, Spring Recipes
  • Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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