Lemon Orzo Recipe

Name: Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) orzo pasta; 1 tblsp olive oil; 1 - 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tblsp chopped mint; 2 tblsp feta cheese

Rating 5.0

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Lemon orzo is a deliciously simple and quick side dish. It features a citrusy lemon pasta that is combined with savory feta and fresh mint and pairs wonderfully with Greek chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 cup(s)

orzo pasta

1 tblsp

olive oil

1 - 1 1/2 tsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice

3 tblsp

chopped mint

2 tblsp

feta cheese

Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Fill a small pot with water. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook according to the package's directions.