Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

This Greek Orzo with Lemon and Herbs makes the best side dish for fish or chicken. It is quick to cook and packed with flavor. In under 15 minutes, you can have this fresh and delicious pasta side dish ready for the table. You can serve it hot or cold and it tastes wonderful the next day, making it great for lunchboxes.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Course Side

Cuisine Greek

Servings

Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients

½ onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup orzo
1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
2 ½ cups vegetable/chicken broth (see note 1)

To finish the dish

fresh dill optional garnish
extra virgin olive oil to taste
lemon juice to taste
salt
pepper

Instructions

Finely chop the onion and garlic.
½ onion
3 cloves garlic
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Add the onion, garlic, and salt, then cook gently until softened (about 2-3 minutes)
¼ teaspoon salt
Add in the oregano, dill and black pepper. Then stir in the orzo until well coated in the oil and herbs.
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup orzo
Add the zest of the lemon (reserve ½ teaspoon for garnish later) and then pour over the broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer the orzo for 10 minutes or until cooked through. (There should be very little liquid left once cooked - see note 1)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 ½ cups vegetable/chicken broth
Once cooked, add salt and pepper to taste.
Then transfer the orzo to a serving dish and finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, fresh dill and the reserved lemon zest.
salt
pepper
extra virgin olive oil
lemon juice
fresh dill

Notes

The orzo is cooked in simmering stock. It should absorb all of the stock with maybe a little left at the end of cooking time. This can just be drained away. If you find your broth has evaporated your heat may be too high, but don't worry, just add extra broth or salted boiling water until the orzo is cooked.

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Nutrition

Nutrition is per serving

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