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Lemon Parmesan Orzo

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.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 218 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon - salted butter
  • 1 cup - orzo pasta
  • 1 cup - chicken broth
  • ¼ cup - parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon - lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon - fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon - milk
  • 1 teaspoon - lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon - cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon - garlic powder
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in orzo until coated with butter. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes or until orzo browns slightly.
  3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  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.

Nutrition

Energy: 218 kcal | Total Fat: 6 g | Saturated: 3 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Total Carbs: 34 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 8 g | Sodium: 651 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 1 g

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