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Lemon Orzo Recipe
The easiest orzo recipe made with tender orzo pasta, bright lemon, flavorful broth, vibrant garlic, rich olive oil, and bold parmesan. And you can have it ready in under 20 minutes!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 20 seconds or until fragrant and just barely deepening in color (not browning).
olive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp(1 1/3 cups) dry orzo pasta8 oz
2
Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo, 3/4 tsp lemon zest and salt to taste then reduce heat to medium-low.
tsp lemon zest, (divided)1 1/2(1 1/3 cups) dry orzo pasta8 ozSalt, (to taste)
3
Let simmer until orzo is tender, stirring once halfway through, about ⏱️ 10 minutes total. If needed add a little more chicken broth if it's becoming dry.
4
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, remaining 3/4 tsp lemon zest, parmesan, and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.
(1 1/3 cups) dry orzo pasta8 ozlemon juice3 Tbspolive oil, (divided)2 Tbsptsp lemon zest, (divided)1 1/2
Nutrition Facts
calories
310 kcal
fat Content
9 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
411 mg
protein Content
11 g
cholesterol Content
3 mg
carbohydrate Content
45 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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