Lemon Orzo With Peas Mint Recipes

MINTY ORZO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas. Cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the lemon zest, salt, pepper and orzo; heat through. Stir in mint.

LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• Simmer 1 cup orzo in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried mint, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 2 strips lemon zest, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stir in 2 chopped scallions, the juice of 1 lemon, and salt to taste.

ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and lemon zest, and saute until translucent.
• Add peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if shallots brown before peas are tender.
• Add cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in mint.

LEMON ORZO WITH PEAS & MINT

Steps:

• bring 3 cups of water to boil, stir in orzo and salt; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes, or until water is absorbed and pasta is tender.
• Add Butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir to blend. Sprinkle with mint.

ORZO WITH FRESH PEAS AND MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.

LEMON ORZO WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a medium sized pot, bring water to a boil and add the salt, Orzo, paprika.
• Lower to a simmer and cook, covered,12-15 minutes or until tender,.
• stirring occasionally.
• Let cool slightly and then add the mint, lemon zest/juice and green onions.
• Check for seasoning.
• Serve.

ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package directions. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and lemon zest, and sauté until translucent.
• Add the peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if the shallots brown before peas are tender.
• Add the cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the mint.