Creamy Lemon Orzo

Sarah

Creamy Lemon Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich, creamy texture of orzo with the zesty flavours of lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this recipe is a wonderful way to elevate simple ingredients into a comforting and elegant meal.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup orzo
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoon butter salted
2 cups/500ml chicken stock
⅓ cup thickened cream
1 lemon
⅓ cup parmesan grated
2 tablespoon basil or dill, thinly sliced
sea salt flakes

Instructions

Bring a large pan to medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the garlic and onion powder with a pinch of salt and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes.
Add the orzo and chicken stock to the pan and mix. Let the orzo slowly cook and absorb the stock, stirring occasionally to ensure the orzo doesn't stick.
After 6 - 8 minutes the orzo will 80% cooked. Add the zest of half the lemon and the juice of the whole lemon, the cream and the parmesan and stir through. Continue to cook until orzo is just cooked enough then turn off the heat.
Transfer to serving bowls, top off with an extra drizzle of olive oil, extra parmesan and the basil. Enjoy!

Notes

Stir Frequently: Stir the orzo frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan and ensure even cooking.
Adjust Consistency: If the orzo absorbs too much liquid and becomes too thick, add a bit more stock or water to achieve the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 591IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg

Keyword creamy lemon orzo, orzo, pasta recipe

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