Lemon Parmesan Orzo

Name: Lemon Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Lemon Parmesan orzo has Mediterranean vibes and pairs perfectly with poultry, meat or seafood.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a small bowl; drizzle with oil. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 191 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime sides. It's fantastic with chicken, pork and fish, or you can eat it on its own as a light lunch. —Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

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