Lemon-Dill Orzo Pilaf

Name: Lemon-Dill Orzo Pilaf
Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter; Dash of kosher salt; Dash of freshly ground black pepper

3 Ratings
3 Reviews

A quick sauté in oil toasts the orzo slightly, so it takes on a nutty flavor. The oil coating also keeps the pasta from absorbing liquid too quickly, so it won't overcook.

By Ivy Manning

Recipe by Cooking Light November 2015

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Yield:

Serves 2 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
Dash of kosher salt
Dash of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add orzo; cook 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Add stock. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in dill and remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

239 calories; fat 8.2g; saturated fat 2.5g; mono fat 4g; poly fat 0.6g; protein 8g; carbohydrates 33g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 8mg; sodium 126mg; calcium 13mg.

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ElsieS

09/05/2017

This is a good, basic recipe. I think next time I will use a stronger chicken broth, more dill, more lemon juice and zest, and more salt.

daneanp

02/02/2016

I really liked this (we doubled the recipe for the family) but my teenager did not. Hubby said it would be a good side for fish.

HankMiner

11/21/2015

Have made twice.

Watch that you do not over toast the dry orzo.

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