Carrot Orzo

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Recipe

• 1 process carrots in a food processor 15 seconds or until finely chopped.
• 2 combine 2 1/2 cups water and broth in a microwave-safe measuring cup.
• 3 microwave at high for 5 minutes or until very hot.
• 4 meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• 5 add carrots and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender.
• 6 add orzo and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
• 7 slow stir hot broth mixture, salt, and pepper into orzo mixture.
• 8 cook, stirring often, 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 9 stir in parmesan cheese, chives, and thyme until blended.
• 10 serve immediately.