5 from 63 votes
Lemon Orzo with Parmesan, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes
Lemon Orzo with Parmesan, Kale, and Cherry Tomatoes combines tender orzo pasta with sautéed shallots, fresh kale, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Finished with butter, vegetable broth, and freshly grated Parmesan, this dish balances bright lemon juice and gentle seasoning for a flavorful, comforting meal. The kale wilts into the orzo, adding earthiness, while the tomatoes provide bursts of sweetness and acidity.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
367 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta dry
- ½ tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 shallot
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ lemon , juiced
- 3 TBSP butter unsalted
- 1.5 oz Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 12 cherry tomato
- 2 cups kale , cleaned and chopped
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, approx 7-9 minutes. Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer and set aside.
- While orzo cooks chop kale, halve or quarter cherry tomatoes, and mince shallot.
- Next heat a pan to medium heat with ½ teaspoon olive oil. Add minced shallot to hot pan and stir often until tender, approx. 4-6 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper (to taste) and add lemon juice and broth.
- Add orzo and kale and mix well until kale has wilted and some of the liquid has been absorbed into the pasta. Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan and butter, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
- Optional: serve with lemon wedges to add an extra burst of citrus flavor, if you'd like! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition information is estimated and can be adjusted based on ingredient quantities used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
253mg
(11%)
Potassium
450mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3976IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
59mg
(66%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3976IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.