Sunny Citrus Orzo

Name: Sunny Citrus Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 - 10
Cuisine: American
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

By Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR

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 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

8 - 10

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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
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salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Sunny Citrus Orzo

Step-by-Step

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
While orzo is cooking, zest lemon and juice it. If using fresh herbs go ahead and chop them.
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.
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 !
I like to serve this with seafood or with Chicken Breast with a Spicy Orange Glaze.