Lemon Orzo Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on February 12, 2024
Lemon orzo is a deliciously simple and quick side dish. It features a citrusy lemon pasta that is combined with savory feta and fresh mint and pairs wonderfully with Greek chicken.
Utensils Side Dish
Globe Mediterranean
5
ingredients
6
steps
20
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
2
1 cup(s)
orzo pasta
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 - 1 1/2 tsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp
chopped mint
2 tbsp
feta cheese
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Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Fill a small pot with water. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook according to the package's directions. 

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Fill a small pot with water.
Step 3

Drain the cooked orzo into a medium mixing bowl.

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Drain the cooked orzo into a medium mixing bowl.
Step 4

Add the lemon juice, mint and feta to the orzo pasta.

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Add the lemon juice, mint and feta to the orzo pasta.
Step 5

Stir to combine and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Stir to combine and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Step 6

Serve with Greek chicken. Enjoy!

Lemon Orzo Recipe: Serve with

Notes:

Lemon orzo can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
299
FAT
10.9 g
PROTEIN
9.3 g
CARBS
40.8 g
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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

31 Jul 2022

Warning: this recipe could be addictive

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