Orzo and Peas with Mint and Lemon Zest

Name: Orzo and Peas with Mint and Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps butter; 2 lemons, juice and zest; 454 grams dried orzo pasta; 454 grams frozen peas; 3 shallots, minced

Orzo and Peas with Mint and Lemon Zest might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 11g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 315 calories. Head to the store and pick up peas, juice of lemon, orzo pasta, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes.

Instructions

Add the frozen peas to a large serving bowl

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Peas

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Bowl

Cook the orzo to package instructions.Melt the butter in a small saute pan set over medium heat.

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Butter

Orzo

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Frying Pan

Add the shallots to the pan and saute until translucent. remove the pan from the heat and stir in ½ of the lemon zest until well coated.

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Lemon Zest

Shallot

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Frying Pan

Add the lemon juice to the peas along with the shallot and lemon mixture.When the pasta is al dent drain it and pour it over the peas. This will cook the peas.

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Lemon Juice