Lemonorzopilaf Recipes

LEMON-ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and water to boiling in medium-size saucepan.
• Stir in orzo, basil and lemon.
• Return to boiling.
• Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from heat and serve.

ROSEMARY LEMON ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-quart heavy saucepan sauté orzo in butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned lightly and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring liquid to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

GREEK-STYLE LEMONY RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and thyme, stir for about 3 minutes.
• Add in the rice and orzo; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add in the broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add in black pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 20-22 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
• Transfer to a serving dish then sprinkle the feta on top (if using).
• Delicious!

LEMON DILL ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the water, chicken bouillon and 1 Tbs olive oil to a boil.
• Add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
• Drain the orzo and rinse with plenty of cool water.
• Shake of excess water and reserve orzo at room temperature.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the other 1 Tbs olive oil.
• Toss in the orzo, dill, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix to combine and add the lemon juice.
• Toss to mix well and serve immediately.

GREEK LEMON PILAF

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
• Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
• Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.