Sunny Citrus Orzo
By
Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR
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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 !
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Comments:
Serves:
8 - 10
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c
- uncooked orzo
- 2
- lemons
- 1 Tbsp
- lemon zest, grated
- 4 Tbsp
- lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 1/3 c
- sliced almonds
- 1 Tbsp
- chives, dried or fresh
- 1 Tbsp
- basil, dried or fresh
- 1 tsp
- dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Sunny Citrus Orzo
- 1Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
- 2While orzo is cooking, zest lemon and juice it. If using fresh herbs go ahead and chop them.
- 3In a bowl add olive oil. While stirring with a whisk add in lemon juice a little at a time to incorporate into olive oil.
- 4Add 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 !
- 5I like to serve this with seafood or with Chicken Breast with a Spicy Orange Glaze.
