I found this on Sparkspeople.com (courtesy of a link Judy provided)

Carrot and Orzo Salad with Fresh Dill RECIPE

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ingredients

* 3 lbs. carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally into 2-inch pieces
* 5 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
* 1/4 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 packed fresh dill, chopped

Fat: 7.5g
Carbohydrates: 42.1g
Calories:255.4
Protein: 5.9g

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.

Serves 8.

Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County

I think (if I make it) I will use shredded or sticks of carrots, a light vinegar instead of lemon juice (it sounds like just a salad) dressing and dry dill (the $$ of fresh dill) and half it and maybe add onions, peppers and mushrooms (?) to cook with the carrots.

Were you reading my mind, M?  (Or peeking in my pantry?) I just bought a big container of orzo last week. 

That recipe sounds yummy.  I’m planning to boil a chicken this weekend so I’ll have a lot of cooked chicken meat hanging around waiting to get used up, so I think I’ll make a half-recipe of this and add some of the chicken so it’ll boost the protein content and make it a full meal. 

I like your idea of adding some different veggies, too.

Thanks, M!

Well I tried this recipe this weekend and it’s a keeper!

My grocery store actually had bunches of fresh dill for only $0.99 so I was able to make the recipe as written.  Well, I made a half-recipe and then added cooked chicken.

The recipe as written would be fantastic served warm as a side dish to go with a piece of fish.  It’s really flavorful.

I bought everything I didn’t have this weekend but did not make it yet.  I will print it out (again!) and put it where I can find it tonight.
Lets see if it can earn two thumbs up.

What would be a more appropriate rating symbol than thumbs or stars? (I don’t want carrot-too vegetable! )

Maybe one of the smileys with the tongues? ? Or if bad ?

EDIT-to re-enable smileys to show!

Shopping day for me - know I know what I’ll be having for dinner at least one night this week. 

Thanks for the suggestions.  I like the smiley-tongue ratings.