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Orzo Summer Squash

Orzo and Summer Squashes

Don't let the name fool you. With summer squash available year round this is one dish that can be made no matter the season. Visit our Zone Pasta section to order Zone PastaRx Orzo.
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1 Serving NA

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Zone PastaRx Orzo
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 cup Zucchini - cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cup Summer squash - cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup Green onion - sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh-squeezed lemon juice - zest some rind before you squeeze for more lemon flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Pumpkin seeds

Nutrition

Calories

335

Carbohydrates

37g

Fat

12g

Fiber

7g

Protein

22g

Instructions

  1. Prepare orzo according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add water and cook the zucchini and summer squash until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the green onion and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the cooked orzo; season with lemon zest and juice, parsley, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to serve with pumpkin seeds.

Zone Products In This Recipe:

Dr. Sears’ Zone PastaRx® Orzo - 1 Package

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Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz bottle

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