Description
Experience the vibrant taste of lemon orzo, a delightful dish that combines zesty lemon with tender orzo pasta. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your preferences. Each forkful promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth over medium heat until gently simmering.
- In another pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the orzo pasta and pour in the warm vegetable broth; mix well.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Fold in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg