Description
A zesty, buttery, one-pot side dish featuring tender orzo pasta infused with garlic and fresh lemon.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup of uncooked orzo and toast slightly for about 1 minute.
Step 4: Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Stir well.
Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, you can toast the orzo until it is golden brown before adding the broth. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
