Cheesy Asparagus One Pot Orzo
Servings: 2 servings
This Cheesy Asparagus Orzo recipe is SO easy to make while camping! It cooks in one pot so cleanup is done in a snap, and this dish can easily be scaled to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- ½ lb asparagus
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup orzo
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup shredded cheese (we used Trader Joe’s 4 Cheese Blend but you could use parmesan, asiago, or any blend)
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Instructions
- Cut off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus, and then chop the asparagus into 1” pieces.½ lb asparagus
- Add the asparagus, water, orzo, oil, and all the spices into a pot. Bring to a low boil (this took us 4 1/2 minutes) and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the orzo is tender.2 cups water, 1 cup orzo, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Reduce heat and add the cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. Stir until the cheese has melted.½ cup shredded cheese, ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
