BIG DADDY'S LEMON PEPPER ORZO

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I got this from the Food Network:Big Daddy's House:Catch of the Day with Aaron McCarty. This gets nice and creamy like risotto! I tweaked it just a little.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup orzo pasta
2 lemons, juice of
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese (or mascarpone)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn off heat.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 177.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9

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