Lemon Butter Orzo Recipe
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4.7
Lemon Butter Orzo Recipe
Description
The Lemon Butter Orzo Recipe involves boiling orzo pasta in salted chicken or vegetable stock which infuses the pasta with savory notes while providing the liquid needed for cooking. Once the orzo becomes tender and absorbs the stock, the pot is removed from heat and fresh lemon juice is stirred in to add acidity and brightness. Butter adds richness and a silky mouthfeel, while minced parsley can contribute a fresh herbal touch.
This orzo dish offers a gently lemony and buttery flavor with a soft, slightly chewy texture that complements many main dishes like fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. It's easy to prepare and versatile in pairing with other components of a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh is best!
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, minced
Instructions
- Add the stock, orzo, salt, and pepper to a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and cook the orzo for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, butter, and parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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