Pairing the orzo with asparagus gives it an added nutrition boost. Asparagus is low in calories with less than 4 calories per spear and also low in sodium. It's a good source of folic acid, fiber ...

1 cup of orzo pasta, cooked in boiling salted water, drained and set in refrigerator; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 bunch of asparagus, washed with the ends snipped and cut into 1.5-2 ...

Cheesy Orzo with Asparagus and Black Truffle Butter by Amanda Freitag This cheesy, springy recipe has been a fan-favorite ever since I put it on the menus of my restaurants.

Orzo is often used to create delicious orzo pasta salad recipes and makes easy one-pot dinners, like my favorite Lemon, Asparagus and Orzo. Your family will love these quick comfort meals.

Chef Amanda Freitag stops by TODAY to cook up her recipe for a creamy orzo mac and cheese with an asparagus salad. Our favorite late summer finds — starting at $6 IE 11 is not supported.

The orzo salad, from what I could tell, was full of greens and herbs, lemon and a little cheese. ... I’ve made this salad a couple times now and the asparagus is a lovely springy addition.

For example, orzo salad, which makes the rice-sized pasta the star, ... 1 handful asparagus, sliced in 3 1 cup snap peas, chopped 1/2 cup peas 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil ...

Cook until asparagus is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Move the asparagus to the side of the pan and add shrimp. Cook, turning shrimp occasionally, about 4 minutes (until shrimp is opaque).

By Metro Creative. Some occasions call for a light dish, and such occasions tend be more common in warm weather. Gone are the days of heavy, stick-to-your-ribs meals, and in their places are fresh ...

1¼ cups tricolor or red quinoa. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste. 1 large garlic clove, minced or pushed through a press ...

This is the time of year for launching resolutions, and a change in diet is a big step to a healthier lifestyle. Salads are a popular eating-lighter option, but they don’t have to be Spartan ...