Sun-Kissed Lemon Herb Orzo

Sun-Kissed Lemon Herb Orzo

This bright and refreshing pasta dish evokes a Mediterranean summer, featuring tender orzo tossed with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and a delicate olive oil emulsion. It's a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Cooking time: 35 min · Difficulty: Easy · Servings: 2 · Cuisine: Mediterranean · Category: Side Dish

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add the orzo pasta to the boiling broth, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and most of the broth has been absorbed.
  4. While the orzo cooks, prepare your herbs by finely chopping the parsley, dill, and mint.
  5. Zest the lemon and then juice it into a small bowl.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  7. Once the orzo is cooked, drain any remaining liquid if necessary, then transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  8. Pour the lemon herb dressing over the warm orzo and toss gently to combine, ensuring every grain is coated.
  9. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and mint until evenly distributed.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately, garnished with crumbled feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420 · Protein: 12g · Carbs: 55g · Saturated fat: 3g · Unsaturated fat: 18g · Fiber: 4g · Sugars: 4g · Sodium: 780mg

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