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~Lemon Orzo with Pine Nuts~

July 5, 2012 by lauren.kelly 2 Comments

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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 ๐Ÿ™‚

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

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

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211    Calories from Fat 39
Total Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 14mg
Total Carbohydrates 35.8g
Dietary Fiber 1.9g
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 6.5g

*Nutritional information provided by www.caloriecount.com, not 100% guaranteed accurate

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Filed Under: Kids, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: lemon orzo, parmesan orzo, side dish, toasted pine nuts

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  1. PB and Peppers (@JenatPBandP) says

    July 5, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Looks wonderful! I love orzo pasta, yet I never make it! Crazy!! This looks just amazing!

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  2. Lesley says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:25 am

    I love orzo and it is great alongside any main entree!

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