~Lemon Orzo with Pine Nuts~

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This is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s quick and easy, healthy and goes with just about any entree. It’s light, super flavorful and the looks pretty fancy 🙂

My kids don’t love it too lemony, so sometimes I only zest one lemon. Personally for me, the more lemon the better. The toasted pine nuts add a great crunchy texture. Jeez, whenever I make this I always remember how much I LOVE pine nuts. Especially toasted pine nuts. But I digress….

Ok, now on to the recipe. Check out how EASY this is….

Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

1 box of orzo

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

2 lemons, zested

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/4 cup of fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

salt and pepper

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Cook orzo in salted water according to package.
Drain well. Do not run under water.
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and grapeseed oil.
Transfer orzo to serving bowl, add garlic, drizzle with oil and lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.
Add lemon zest, pine nuts and parsley and toss. Top with parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 6 servings.