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Lemon Orzo
This lemon orzo salad recipe has a bright citrus flavor, thanks to the secret of adding lemon rind to the broth!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 lemon for juice and zesting
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint finely chopped or 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel off two large strips of lemon zest.
- Bring orzo, broth, oregano and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 13-15 minutes uncovered or until the orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and remove and discard the lemon peel. Stir in butter and let the orzo rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Juice half of the lemon over the orzo, add mint or parsley and stir. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Optional additionsStir in 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheeseStir in 2 green onions finely sliced
Nutrition Information
Calories
168
(8%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.