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Lemon Pepper Orzo
An easy to make orzo pasta dish made with fresh lemon zest and lemon juice and a good amount of freshly cracked black pepper.
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servings: 4
total time: 20 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
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Directions
- Add the oil to a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the orzo, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the pot and cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the water and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring often, about 9 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Season with additional salt & pepper if needed.
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