Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs Recipe
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Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs Recipe
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This Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs makes the best side dish for fish or chicken. It is quick to cook and packed with flavor. In under 15 minutes, you can have this fresh and delicious pasta side dish ready for the table. You can serve it hot or cold and it tastes wonderful the next day, making it great for lunchboxes.
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Ingredients
- ½ onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
- 2 ½ cups vegetable/chicken broth (see note 1)
To finish the dish
- fresh dill optional garnish
- extra virgin olive oil to taste
- lemon juice to taste
- salt
- pepper
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Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.½ / ½ onion3 cloves / 3 garlic
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add the onion, garlic, and salt, then cook gently until softened (about 2-3 minutes)¼ tsp / ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add in the oregano, dill and black pepper. Then stir in the orzo until well coated in the oil and herbs.1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried dill¼ tsp / ¼ teaspoon black pepper1 cup / 150 g orzo
- Add the zest of the lemon (reserve ½ teaspoon for garnish later) and then pour over the broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer the orzo for 10 minutes or until cooked through. (There should be very little liquid left once cooked - see note 1)1 tbsp / 1 lemon zest2 ½ cups / 600 ml vegetable/chicken broth
- Once cooked, add salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer the orzo to a serving dish and finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, fresh dill and the reserved lemon zest. salt pepper extra virgin olive oil lemon juice fresh dill
Notes
- The orzo is cooked in simmering stock. It should absorb all of the stock with maybe a little left at the end of cooking time. This can just be drained away. If you find your broth has evaporated your heat may be too high, but don't worry, just add extra broth or salted boiling water until the orzo is cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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