Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest

Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest
Need a dairy free hor d'oeuvre? Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest could be a spectacular recipe to try. One serving contains 244 calories, 8g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up bell pepper, lemon zest, flat leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 17 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chilled Fennel Soup With Orange Zest, Orange Zest Maple Date Bars, and Blackberry Scones with Orange Zest (gluten-free).

Instructions

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Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente.
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Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot.
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Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
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Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.
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DifficultyEasy
Ready In17 m.
Servings4
Health Score28
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