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Lemon Orzo Pasta
Bright lemon orzo with peas and Parmesan — a light pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Prep 5 min
Cook 20 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Mediterranean·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cook
- 1½ cups orzo
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tbsp butter
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Lemon orzo
Cook orzo until al dente; stir in peas last 2 minutes. Drain and toss with butter, lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan. Finish with parsley.
Nutrition per serving: 400 cal · 14g protein · 58g carbs · 14g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
