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Lemon Butter Orzo Recipe

Lemon butter orzo is a simple side dish that's deliciously buttery with fresh lemon flavor. In less than 15 minutes you can have a rice-like pasta side that goes well with nearly any main course.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon each: sea salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh is best!
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the stock, orzo, salt, and pepper to a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, butter, and parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving = ½ cup Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 671mg (28%) Potassium 98mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% 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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