Lemon-Basil Orzo with Parmesan

Lemon-Basil Orzo with Parmesan
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Lemon-Basil Orzo with Parmesan a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 139 calories, 5g of protein, and 3g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 22 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, basil, orzo, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Cook the orzo according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat.
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Drain.
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. While orzo cooks, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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4
Add lemon rind and garlic; saut 1 minute.
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Remove from heat.
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Add orzo, basil, and remaining ingredients; toss well.
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Garnish with basil, if desired.
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Serve immediately.

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DifficultyNormal
Ready In22 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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