Lemon Orzo with Chives

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Sometimes it’s the simplest of foods that we enjoy the most. Such was the case when I made lemon orzo with chives for lunch today.

Of course, I could have just made a pb&j and been done with it, but this delightful dish literally took only a few minutes more to prepare. The addition of lemon makes me thing of spring which is thankfully right around the corner.

You can prepare this orzo recipe as a stand a lone dish. I think it would also go incredibly well as a side with chick, or top it with some grilled asparagus. The possibilities are endless with this one.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. salt
• zest of one lemon
• juice from 1/2 same lemon
• pinch of paprika
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. chives finely chopped

Instructions:

Step 1: Place a medium sized saucepan over high heat and add the water, broth, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika.

Step 2: Once the liquid has come to a boil, add the orzo and stir until it has returned to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and stir once more.

Step 3: Allow to boil until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.

Step 4: Drain the liquid (do not rinse) and place orzo in a bowl.

Step 5: Add the butter and stir to combine.

Step 6: Gently fold in the chives. Garnish with a bit more lemon zest and more chives, if desired. Serve warm or chill and serve cold.

This flavorful dish is so versatile. If you don’t have chives, you could use parsley or scallions. Some kalamata olives would also make a nice addition to this dish.

Lemon Orzo with Chives

Angela Sellari

Stir up this quick 25-minute Lemon Orzo with Chives recipe! Perfect as a vibrant side dish or light main, bursting with fresh lemon flavor.

4.25 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course main

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Zest of one lemon
• Juice from 1/2 same lemon
• Pinch of paprika
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons chives finely chopped

Instructions

 

• Place a medium sized saucepan over high heat and add the water, broth, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika.
• Once the liquid has come to a boil, add the orzo and stir until it has returned to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and stir once more.
• Allow to boil until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
• Drain the liquid (do not rinse) and place orzo in a bowl.
• Add the butter and stir to combine.
• Gently fold in the chives. Garnish with a bit more lemon zest and more chives, if desired. Serve warm or chill and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1320mgFiber: 1g

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