Lemon Orzo with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅔ cup (115g) orzo pasta
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Black pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup (50 g) asparagus, cut into 1” pieces (about 6 spears)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1½ cup (350ml) chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

• Add olive oil, orzo, garlic powder, salt and pepper, asparagus, lemon zest and chicken stock to the Anyday dish and stir well. Cook uncovered at Power Level 7
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  Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

  Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

  For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

  Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

  PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

  PL 9 = 90% = High

  PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

  PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

  PL 6 = 60% = Medium

  PL 5 = 50% = Medium

  PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low

  PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

  PL 2 = 20% = Low

  PL 1 = 10% = Low

  You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
  

  for 15 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated and the pasta is cooked. 
• Add the butter and parmesan and stir well. Serve immediately.

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