Ingredients for Lemon Orzo
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How to Make Lemon Orzo
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add 1 cup orzo pasta to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- While the orzo cooks, zest and juice 1 lemon. Finely chop 2 scallions.
- Drain the cooked orzo and return it to the saucepan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the lemon zest, and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Gently stir in the chopped scallions.
- Let the orzo cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra lemon zest (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
5g
Carbs
11g