LEMON PARMESAN ORZO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



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

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

There are no comments yet!