Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan

Name: Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 6 servings as a side dish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 medium garlic cloves; 1 ¼ cups orzo; 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley leaves; ground black pepper; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings
6 servings as a side dish
Calories
221 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Toasted Orzo with Peas and Parmesan

Iris Warren

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion minced
¾ teaspoon salt
2 medium garlic cloves minced
1 ¼ cups orzo
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas thawed
1 ounce Parmesan Cheese grated (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley leaves
ground black pepper
1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving (optional

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ¾ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring often, until most of the grains are golden, about 5 minutes.
Carefully stir in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until all of the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (Be careful not to cook at too high of heat at this point because the liquid will evaporate instead of cook the orzo and you’ll be left with undercooked pasta.)
Off the heat, stir in the peas, Parmesan, and parsley and let sit until the peas are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the lemon wedges.

Notes

Vegetables: I often substitute other veggies for the peas, like shredded zucchini, so use your imagination and choose veggies you love (or leave them out)!

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)