Lemon Orzo

Lemon Orzo

from spendwithpennies.com
Appetizer
25 min
4 servings
168 kcal / serving

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

Ingredients

  • 1lemon (for juice and zesting
  • 1 cuporzo
  • 2 ½ cupschicken broth
  • ½ teaspoondried oregano
  • ½ tablespoonbutter
  • 1 teaspoonfresh mint (finely chopped or 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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