Easy Lemon Herb Orzo Side Dish

Name: Easy Lemon Herb Orzo Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp pepper; 1.5 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 0.5 piece lemon (squeezed)

10 mins prepServes 8

An easy and quick side dish featuring orzo pasta, fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil. Perfect for serving with chicken or fish, and great for transforming into a light lunch with added arugula.

8 servings

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Cook the 1lb orzo according to package directions. While the orzo is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, chopped fresh oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the bowl and whisk again. Once the orzo is cooked and drained, add it to the bowl with the whisked ingredients. Mix well to combine everything. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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