sunny citrus orzo

Name: Sunny Citrus Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) uncooked orzo; 2 - lemons; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest, grated; 4 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/3 cup(s) sliced almonds; 1 tablespoon(s) chives, dried or fresh; 1 tablespoon(s) basil, dried or fresh; 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; - salt and pepper to taste

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Millie Johnson

Valley Head, AL

Updated on Aug 10, 2014

This is a light and lemony pasta dish that is terrific served with seafood or chicken. You could add grilled shrimp to this dish for an entrée that is great on a warm summer's night. Great to make ahead of time !

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo
2 - lemons
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chives, dried or fresh
1 tablespoon basil, dried or fresh
1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make sunny citrus orzo

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

While orzo is cooking, zest lemon and juice it. If using fresh herbs go ahead and chop them.
Step 3

In a bowl add olive oil. While stirring with a whisk add in lemon juice a little at a time to incorporate into olive oil.
Step 4

Add herbs and zest to olive oil and lemon mixture then pour over orzo. Add the almonds, salt and pepper to taste, and stir well. I like to serve this dish cold. Great to make ahead !
Step 5

I like to serve this with seafood or with https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/chicken-breast-with-a-spicy-orange-glaze.html?p=1.
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