Best Orzo With Lemon Zest Pesto Recipes

ORZO WITH THYME AND LEMON ZEST

Orzo with Thyme and Lemon Zest image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
Pinch dried red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
3/4 cup orzo
1/2 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
Salt

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, add the stock, water, pepper flakes, and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, lower the heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in lemon zest and thyme leaves. Season with salt, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calorie, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 153 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 2 grams

ORZO WITH PARSLEY AND LEMON ZEST

Orzo with Parsley and Lemon Zest image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 pound orzo
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 large lemons, zested
Black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls

Steps:

Cook orzo in salted water about 12 minutes, to al dente. Drain orzo well. Do not run under cold water. You want the cooked pasta to remain hot. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Drizzle orzo with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley and toss to combine the flavors with the pasta.

LEMON PARMESAN ORZO

Lemon Parmesan Orzo image

A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most-requested sides. It's fantastic with chicken, pork and fish. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a small bowl; drizzle with oil. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORZO WITH LEMON-ZEST PESTO

Orzo With Lemon-Zest Pesto image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups lightly packed basil leaves
3 tablespoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound orzo or other small pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, lemon zest, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Process until the mixture forms a fairly smooth paste. Cover and refrigerate.
Bring a large pot two-thirds full of salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package directions. Drain the orzo and place it in a large serving bowl. Immediately add the basil paste and toss until the noodles are well coated. Toss with Parmesan cheese to taste and serve immediately with more Parmesan on the side.