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.
Lemon Orzo with Chives
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
directions:
1. Place a medium sized saucepan over high heat and add the water, broth, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika.
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.
3. Allow to boil until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
4. Drain the liquid (do not rinse) and place orzo in a bowl.
5. Add the butter and stir to combine.
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
About a MomIngredients
- 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
- 1. Place a medium sized saucepan over high heat and add the water, broth, olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and paprika.
- 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.
- 3. Allow to boil until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
- 4. Drain the liquid (do not rinse) and place orzo in a bowl.
- 5. Add the butter and stir to combine.
- 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.
I love orzo, I bet the lemon gives it a nice kick!
This looks so delicious and I love how simple it is to make.
This sounds lovely and would be very easy to make vegetarian with vegetable broth. Thank you for sharing with us all and have a lovely day.
I don’t like chives, but the rest of this sounds excellent!
This looks very nice! The lemon must give it a sparkling touch that wakens your tastebuds, I will try it! You’re right – so much better than a PB&J!
I love orzo! This looks like a simple and delicious recipe! I might pair this with some roasted veggies!
I love orzo! I love that this recipe is easy. Plus you could always add some chicken to it and you are set for dinner.
I have had all kinds of pasta before, just never this kind. This recipe however sure looks great
I have never had Orzo pasta, but this recipe to make Lemon Orzo with chives looks so delicious! I am going to make it for a side dish. I just ate my first bowl of Quiona and I really liked it.
I have never made orzo before. I am always looking for something new to make. This looks like a yummy dish and I too would prefer it over the PB&J. Pinning.