Lemon Orzo
A tender short pasta that is a perfect side dish and easy to make
Equipment
- 1 small-medium pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ lemon, juice AND strips of zest
- ¼ tsp each, Kosher Salt & Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried or fresh parsley, *optional
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel off 2-3 strips of lemon zest from the lemon
- In a pot combine, 1 cup orzo pasta, 2½ cups chicken or vegetable broth, ½ tsp dried oregano and 2-3 strips of lemon zest
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 13-15 minutes until the orzo is tender. Remove from the heat and add the ½ Tbsp butter and the parmesan cheese if using, stir. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, juice half a lemon over the orzo and stir to combine. Add in the parsley if using, stir to combine, then serve.