Amp up your side dish game with this easy Toasted Lemon Parmesan Orzo recipe. Buttery, lemon-y, carb-y deliciousness that goes with just about everything.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: parmesan orzo
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
skillet
Ingredients
1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil
1poundorzo pasta
1lemonzested and juiced
1garlic cloveminced
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
4cupswater
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, juice, garlic and salt. Cook for 1 additional minute.
Stir in the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the orzo is al dente and all the water is absorbed; approximately 8 - 10 minutes.