
Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
Buttery orzo cooks to perfection with this one-dish wonder! Cook all ingredients together in the Anyday dish, stir and serve with extra parmesan. We love this as a vegetarian main or as a side.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
Prep Time
5-7 minsCook Time
16-17 minsFree Time
to unload the dishwasher
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅔ cup (115g) orzo pasta
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup (50 g) asparagus, cut into 1” pieces (about 6 spears)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1½ cup (350ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Add olive oil, orzo, garlic powder, salt and pepper, asparagus, lemon zest and chicken stock to the Anyday dish and stir well. Cook uncovered at Power Level 8✕
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.
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Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
- Add the butter and parmesan and stir well. Serve immediately.
Serving suggestions & tips
- If asparagus is unavailable, use green beans, sugar or snap peas or zucchini.
- Add some sour cream, greek yogurt or goat cheese for added richness.
- Add some chili flakes for an extra kick.