Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish featuring zesty lemon, creamy orzo, and olive oil, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the vegetable broth or water in a saucepan.
- Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain any excess liquid, ensuring your orzo is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the same pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream before serving. Don’t skip the lemon zest for added fragrance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg