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Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek

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

Instructions

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  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic.½ / ½ onion3 cloves / 3 garlic
  2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and salt, then cook gently until softened (about 2-3 minutes)¼ tsp / ¼ teaspoon salt
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

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

% 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.