Asparagus orzo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's made with fresh asparagus, orzo pasta, and a variety of other ingredients such as garlic, shallots, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is typically cooked in a creamy sauce, but there are also variations that use a tomato-based sauce or a broth-based sauce. Asparagus orzo is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. It's a perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
ORZO AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS
This is a dish that goes together quickly, can be doubled easily, and looks beautiful! Orzo , shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed with a light olive oil, lemon and basil dressing. Perfect for a warm weather picnic. Can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated!
Provided by FOXLAIRFARM
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and shrimp in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring frequently to keep the garlic from browning. When shrimp are cooked through, remove from heat, cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add shrimp shells, boil for 5 minutes, then strain out shells and discard. Stir in the orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus pieces and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.
- Toss pasta and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, shrimp, and green onions until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and basil until incorporated. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 86.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 111.9 mg, Sugar 4 g
ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Orzo With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
- Add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
- Stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
- You might not use the whole quart of broth.
- Repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
- Add asparagus and simmer until tender.
- Top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 467.5, Carbohydrate 103.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 24.4
ORZO WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS
This skillet dinner has it all - orzo, bacon and asparagus blended in a quick meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Reserve bacon and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and roasted peppers; cover and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g
LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES
This recipe is really light and refreshing. I had this at a BBQ and loved it, so I made it tonight. Mine tasted a lot more lemony. It was great, but I'll probably use a little less lemon zest next time. I served the cheese on the side to allow my guests to choose if they wanted to add it or not. It comes from this website: http://www.abigmouthful.com/lemon-orzo-salad-with-asparagus-and-tomatoes/
Provided by Tashi123
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add a big pinch of salt in each.
- To one pot, add asparagus and blanch, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Place blanched asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep them green.
- To the second pot, add the orzo. Cook per package instructions. When tender, drain and place in a large bowl. Add blanched asparagus and tomato halves.
- Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir into orzo and vegetables. Stir in parsley and grated Parmigiano Reggiano (omit the cheese to make this vegan.)
- This can be served warm, room temperature or cold.
GRILLED STEAK AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORZO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic and thyme in a small bowl; brush on the steak, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook as the label directs; drain and return to the pot. Add the half-and-half and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the gruyere. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with olive oil. Grill the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a plate. Wipe off the grill pan. Grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until marked, 4 minutes; drizzle with the lemon juice. Slice the steak and serve with the asparagus and orzo. Top the orzo with the scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calorie, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Cholesterol 116 milligrams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 54 grams
SAFFRON ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO
Categories Pasta Side Sauté Quick & Easy Parmesan Saffron Asparagus Prosciutto Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto and sauté until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over high heat. Add orzo; stir 1 minute. Add broth and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo begins to soften, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add asparagus; cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in prosciutto and 1/2 cup grated cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Garnish with Parmesan shavings.
CAESAR ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS
Looking for something a little different to dress up pasta? This creamy side dish is a favorite with family and friends at Karen Hoyle's Excelsior, Minnesota home. "My teenage sons love it so much, they'll eat any vegetable I use!" MAKE IT EASY: Great side dishes don't come much more versatile than this, says Karen Hoyle. "I've also made it with broccoli and creamy Italian dressing or added cooked chicken or ham for a quick bulked-up main dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add orzo; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add asparagus. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring frequently; drain. Stir in salad dressing and cheese; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORZO WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS & ASPARAGUS
Quick vegan dish I threw together last night... I love orzo pasta simply prepared with margarine, salt and pepper. Since I didn't want to eat just that for dinner, I decided to add some veggies that I had on hand as well. I used a 12 oz bag of frozen asparagus from Trader Joes, thawed for 5-6 minutes in the microwave, and then chopped into 1" pieces. Trader Joe's frozen asparagus tends to become very mushy, VERY fast, so keep an eye on it in the microwave, and add it to your skillet at the last minute. Spices were kind of a mix and match. I use a mix called Sandwich Sprinkle from Penzey's Spice Company, as well as basil and thyme.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions.
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Spray with non stick cooking spray.
- Add Earth Balance margarine and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped roasted red peppers and spices to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, add chopped asparagus and stir to coat.
- Drain orzo, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
- Add orzo to skillet, and gently mix, adding pasta water as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.2
ORZO LEMON ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by wing118677
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- MAKE THE DRESSING: Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a deep medium bowl. Add oil and whisk until it emulsifies a bit. Set aside. MAKE THE ORZO: Snap the end pieces off the asparagus and lay the asparagus stalks in a baking dish, 9x13 inch. Pour boiling water over the asparagus (just enough to cover it), cover dish with plastic wrap and let sit until the water is warm to the touch. Drain water and cut the asparagus stalks into 2 inch pieces. Place the chicken broth and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and turmeric and bring back to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo, but do not rinse it. Place the hot orzo in a large bowl, add the asparagus and parsley. Whisk the dressing if needed and pour it over the salad. Mix well. Top with butter if preferred.
LEMON ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Dressing 1. Place the lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a deep-sided bowl. 2. Add the oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking the mixture vigorously to form an emulsion. Set aside. Orzo Salad 1. Prepare the asparagus and lay them in a heat-resistant 9" x 13" Pyrex dish. 2. Pour the boiling water over the asparagus, cover with plastic wrap and let sit until the water is slightly warm. This no-fuss method produces perfectly cooked asparagus. 3. Remove the asparagus to your cutting board and cut diagonally in two-inch pieces. Set aside. 4. Place the chicken stock and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the salt and turmeric and bring back to a boil. 5. Add the orzo and cook until tender-about 10 to 12 minutes. 6. Drain, but do not rinse. 7. Place the hot orzo in a spacious, heat-resistant bowl and add the asparagus and green onions. Whisk the dressing if needed and pour it over the salad. Mix well. Note: The dressing tastes strong until absorbed by the hot orzo. 8. Cool to room temperature. Adjust seasonings as needed before serving. 9. Decorate with the lemon slices.
LEMON ORZO SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Bring 2 large pots of water to boil. Add a big pinch of salt in each. To one pot, add asparagus and blanch, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of your asparagus. Place blanched asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep them green. To the second pot, add the orzo. Cook per package instructions. When tender, drain and place in a large bowl. Add blanched asparagus and tomato halves. Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir into orzo and vegetables. Stir in parsley and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. This can be served warm, room temperature or cold.
ORZO WITH TUNA, CORN, AND ASPARAGUS
This one-pot meal is quick, easy, and delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. In last 2 minutes of cooking, add asparagus and corn. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. In pot, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, and mustard. Add orzo mixture, tomatoes, and tuna, and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper and top with oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
CREAMY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by wing118677
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Cook the orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. After the orzo has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot (this will allow the orzo and asparagus to cook in the same pot and keep the clean-up to a minimum!). Once the orzo and asaparagus are cooked and tender, drain and return to the pot. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and butter. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream to the mixture, while stirring. Continue to stir and add cream until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Voila! You have a delicious side dish! Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose thin asparagus spears for a more tender texture.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends.
- Cook the orzo according to the package instructions.
- Use a large skillet to cook the asparagus and orzo together.
- Add some chopped garlic, onion, or shallots to the skillet for extra flavor.
- Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or lemon zest before serving.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and orzo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up fresh asparagus and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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