Lemon Orzo Recipe
A light and fresh Lemon Orzo recipe is the perfect side dish to almost any meal! Creamy and delicious with the the brightness of lemon!
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups orzo
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated (more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice more to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- reserved pasta water
- garnish: fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Add 3 cups water and 2 cups chicken broth to a medium-saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Add 1 ½ cups orzo and let simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cooked al dente.
- Reserve Water + Drain: Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and return orzo to the pan but remove from heat.
- Combine: Add ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Gently stir to combine - the cheese will take a minute to fully melt. Add splashes of the reserved pasta water to thin out and make the consistency more creamy.
- Serve: Taste and add any additional salt, lemon zest or lemon juice, as desired. Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Serving: we love serving these with pretty much anything, but it is especially good with our Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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