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Lemon Parmesan Orzo
Lemon parmesan orzo is an easy side dish made with orzo pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, basil, and chicken broth in one saucepan.
Ingredients
Instructions
Melt butter
- Step 1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
Brown orzo
- Step 2
Stir in orzo until coated with butter. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes or until orzo browns slightly.
Cook orzo
- Step 3
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir
- Step 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded parmesan, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, milk, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and add salt to taste if desired. Serve hot.
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