Lemon Orzo
This lemon orzo salad recipe has a bright citrus flavor, thanks to the secret of adding lemon rind to the broth!
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel off two large strips of lemon zest.
- Bring orzo, broth, oregano and lemon zest to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 13 to 15 minutes uncovered or until the orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and remove and discard the lemon peel. Stir in butter and let the orzo rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Juice half of the lemon over the orzo, add mint or parsley and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition per serving
Protein6g
Carbs31g
Fat2g
168kcal
6gProtein
31gCarbs
2gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$663.00
$663.00
Per Serving
$166.00/serving
$166.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1326.00 vs buying!
~$1326.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (83% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| lemon | 1 | $588.00 |
| orzo | 1 cup | - |
| chicken broth | 2.5 cups | $42.00 |
| dried oregano | 0.5 tsp | $15.00 |
| butter | 0.5 tbsp | $8.00 |
| fresh mint | 1 tsp | $10.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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