Lemon Butter Orzo: A Delightfully Easy Comfort Dish
A delicious and simple dish that pairs perfectly with any main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the melted butter, stirring well.
- Drain the orzo and mix it with the lemon butter sauce.
- Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or milk.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Orzo, easy comfort dish, pasta dish