Description
A delicious and easy recipe for lemon garlic orzo that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook orzo pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers to skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender but crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Combine cooked orzo with sautéed vegetables in skillet. Pour lemon juice over mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Toss gently to distribute cheese throughout.
- Step 6: Serve warm in bowls, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Cook orzo one minute less than package directions to prevent overcooking when combining with vegetables
- Reserve pasta water before draining to add moisture if the dish becomes too dry during mixing
- Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking and professional presentation
- Add lemon juice off heat to preserve its bright, fresh flavor and prevent bitterness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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