Lemon Orzo with Asparagus/Green Beans

The Plantastic Vegan

I'm a Vegan trying hard to eat a Whole Food Plant Based No Oil diet. I like to try different bloggers recipes.

subheading: For the dressing:

1 lemon zested

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

subheading: For the orzo:

8 oz. asparagus or green beans

2 cups water

1 tbsp Better than Bouillon base (either no chicken or veggie)

⅛ tsp turmeric

¾ cup dry orzo pasta

salt & pepper to taste

subheading: Dressing:

Whisk all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

subheading: Orzo:

Prep asparagus or green beans. Boil in salted water for 5 minutes. Cool in ice water.

Place the water and Better than Bouillon in a pot and bring to a boil. Add salt and turmeric, orzo and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, but don't rinse and add to a large bowl. Add the asparagus/green beans, add the dressing and serve once warm.

Top with a pat of plant-based butter if preferred.

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