Lemon butter orzo is a simple side dish that's deliciously buttery with fresh lemon flavor. In less than 15 minutes you can have a rice-like pasta side that goes well with nearly any main course.
Ingredients
1cuporzo
1 ½ cupschicken or vegetable stock
½ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
2tablespoonslemon juice, fresh is best!
1 tablespoonbutter
1 tablespoon minced parsley, optional
Instructions
Add the stock, orzo, salt, and pepper to a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil.
1 cup orzo, 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock, ½ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and cook the orzo for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, butter, and parsley.