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Lemon Orzo Pilaf
Toasted orzo with garlic, lemon and parsley.
18 min4 serveseasy
Toasted orzo with garlic, lemon and parsley. This Mediterranean veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 18 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.
Nutrition · per servingestimated
54
kcal
1g
Protein
4g
Carbs
4g
Fat
vegquickside
Ingredients
- orzo1.5 cups
- garlic2 cloves
- lemon1
- parsley3 tbsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- vegetable stock3 cups
Method
- 1
Toast orzo in oil 2 min until pale gold.
- 2
Add garlic 30 sec, then stock; simmer 10 min.
- 3
Off heat: stir in lemon zest, juice and parsley.
- 4
Rest 3 min, fluff and serve.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does Lemon Orzo Pilaf take to cook?
- Total time is about 18 minutes for 4 servings.
- Is Lemon Orzo Pilaf vegetarian?
- Yes — this version is vegetarian.
- What are the main ingredients?
- The headline ingredients are orzo, garlic, lemon.