Weight Loss Recipes - Carrot and Orzo Salad with Fresh Dill

Carrot and Orzo Salad with Fresh Dill
(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:
	3 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
	5 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
	¼ cup olive oil, divided
	1 lb. orzo pasta
	Juice of 2 lemons
	Zest from the 2 lemons
	4 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped
	1/2 cup loosely pack fresh dill, chopped
Directions:
1.	Preheat oven to 450º F.
2.	In a small bowl, toss carrots and garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are browned and tender. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes.
3.	Squeeze out pulp from garlic cloves into a small bowl and discard skins. Mash pulp with the back side of a spoon until it resembles a paste.
4.	Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain in a colander (do not rinse) then transfer to a large bowl. Toss with remaining olive oil then add carrots.
5.	In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, scallions and garlic paste. Mix in dill then pour over orzo mixture and toss until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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