Orzo With Lemon And Herbs Recipes

LEMON-HERB ORZO

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups orzo in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Toss with 3 tablespoons butter, cup each chopped chives, dill and parsley, and the zest of 1 lemon. Add the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMON HERBED ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook dried orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in finely shredded lemon peel, thinly sliced fresh basil, snipped fresh chives, snipped fresh thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Serve warm.

EVERYDAY ORZO WITH SAUSAGE AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Add orzo and stir until it begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add chives and oregano; stir. Pour in Swanson Chicken Broth.
• Bring to a low boil; reduce heat, cover, and let simmer over low heat until pasta is al dente, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Top with parsley.

ORZO WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil over moderate heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often to prevent sticking until most of the broh is absorbed and the orzo is tender an creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the oil, then the lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, or tranfser to a baking dish and keep warm in a 350°F oven for up to 20 minutes.

LEMON HERB ORZO

Steps:

• In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and transfer to medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

VEGETABLE ORZO WITH LEMON & HERB SEASONING

Steps:

• Start by heating the oil in a large saucepan/wok on medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute or two.
• Add the carrot and celery and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Then add the chopped bell pepper and continue sauteeing for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the mushrooms and the orzo, stirring them into the vegetable mixture.
• Pour in enough broth to cover, about 1 cup.
• Let the orzo absorb the broth, adding more as necessary.
• Add in the grated lemon rind and herbs (and chili pepper flakes, if desired).
• When the orzo has absorbed all the broth and is plump looking, the meal is ready to serve.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a nice crusty bread.

HERBY ORZO & LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, and fry the onion for 10-15 mins, or until golden and caramelised. Add the garlic and sugar and cook for a further 3 mins. Season to taste.
• Cook the orzo following pack instructions. Drain, then toss with a little of the extra virgin olive oil and leave to cool completely. Whisk the remaining oil with the lemon juice and set aside.
• Toss the orzo with the sticky onion and garlic, the lemony dressing, herbs and capers, along with half the toasted almonds. Season. Spoon onto a sharing plate and top with the rest of the almonds. Will keep in the fridge for up to three days.