Lemon and Pea Orzo
Servings: 4 side dish servings
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
2 TBSP unsalted butter
2 medium cloves of garlic, minced
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups water
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
1. Melt the butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and orzo and cook while stirring until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
3. Add the water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed all the water.
5. Stir in the thawed peas and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add the garlic and orzo and cook while stirring until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
3. Add the water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed all the water.
5. Stir in the thawed peas and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
