Lemon Orzo With Parsley
This delightful Lemon Orzo dish is a burst of citrus flavor combined with tender pasta and aromatic parsley. A simple yet elegant side dish that is perfect for brightening up any meal. The addition of lemon zest adds a zesty kick while the butter adds a rich and creamy finish. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of this dish for a satisfying and flavorful experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the orzo and salt, cover, reduce the heat to medium and cook until the water is absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley and stir to blend. Spoon into a warmed serving dish and serve immediately. Serves 6.
- <b>Variations:</b>
- <b></b> <b>Lemon Orzo with Peas and Mint&nbsp; </b>Omit the parsley. Stir in 1 cup thawed, frozen English peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle with 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint.
- <b>Lemon Orzo with Asparagus&nbsp; </b>Stir about 1/4 lb. trimmed fresh asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup), into the orzo during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Healthful Cooking</i>, by Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi &amp; Marie Simmons (Oxmoor House, 2003).
Yield
Serves 6.
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