Lemon Orzo

This lemon orzo salad recipe has a bright citrus flavor, thanks to the secret of adding lemon rind to the broth!

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (124) 👁️ 20 views
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 lemon (for juice and zesting)
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint (finely chopped or 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley)

Steps

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off two large strips of lemon zest.

  2. Bring orzo, broth, oregano and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 13 to 15 minutes uncovered or until the orzo is tender.

  3. Remove from heat and remove and discard the lemon peel. Stir in butter and let the orzo rest uncovered for 5 minutes.

  4. Juice half of the lemon over the orzo, add mint or parsley and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories168
Protein6g
Carbs31g
Fat2g
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