Does your dinner need a little sprucing? Give peas a chance! This spring-inspired fried “rice” features sweet peas, snap peas and fresh okra, tossed with tender orzo, a type of pasta that’s a perfect stand-in for rice and makes a great side dish for any main course. A splash of coconut aminos and a sprinkling of sesame seeds add an unmistakable finish to this flavorful dish.
Don’t have peas or okra on hand? Sub in your favorite grilled, roasted or sauteed veggies to make it your own!
Spring Vegetable Orzo Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 3 cups orzo, cooked
- 8 oz. canned sweet peas
- 1 cup snap peas, cut in half
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
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In large skillet, add olive oil and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes.
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Add in cooked orzo, then combine with sweet peas and snap peas.
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Stir in coconut aminos and combine well. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Top with sesame seeds before serving.
Recipe Notes
Roasted, grilled or sauteed vegetables such as zucchini or eggplant would be a great addition to this spring dish (or substitutions for any missing veggies)! Chop some up for this recipe, or use any leftovers you have and add them in with step 2.
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