LEMON PARMESAN ORZO

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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

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