Lemon Orzo

Lemon Orzo is a rich, creamy and lemony one-pot side dish using little rice-shaped pasta to make a quick and easy side dish that tastes delicious.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Total Time 25

Servings as a side

Calories 288kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup orzo risoni
2 garlic cloves crushed
2 cups chicken stock hot
½ teaspoon cooking salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup thickened cream heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
chopped parsley optional garnish

Metric - US customary

Instructions

In a large pan or skillet, heat butter over medium heat, add the orzo and stir to coat.
1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup orzo
Fry gently for 3 - 4 minutes until starting to lightly brown, then add the crushed garlic and continue to fry for an additional 30 seconds.
2 garlic cloves
Pour in hot stock, add salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
2 cups chicken stock, ½ teaspoon cooking salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes (or until the orzo is cooked).
Add in cream, lemon juice and parmesan cheese, stir until heated through.
⅓ cup thickened cream, 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Serve sprinkled with extra grated parmesan and chopped parsley (if using).
chopped parsley

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Notes

Toasting the orzo before the liquid is added brings extra flavour to the dish.
I heat the stock in a jug in the microwave before I add it to the pasta: this is just to save time. If you don't heat the stock before adding it, this will add a little to the overall time the dish takes.

*Please note that the nutrition facts and amount of calories per serve are provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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