Lemon Herb Orzo: 5 Fresh Flavors for an Easy Delight
A simple and flavorful lemon herb orzo dish that’s perfect as a side or main course.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Add grated Parmesan for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg