Lemon Orzo
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Lemon Orzo
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/3 cups 8 ounces of orzo
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
Heat the olive oil and and butter over medium-high heat. When sizzling, stir in the orzo.
Saute and cook the orzo until about 25% of the pieces are golden brown.
Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, stir, and cover and simmer another 3-5minutes, until done and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Before serving, add the lemon zest and juice. Taste for salt and pepper, adjust, and serve.
