Name: Classic Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon olive oil; 4 thin green onions, finely sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon water; 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked; 1/4 cup finely minced parsley; 3 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Classic Lemon Orzo

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Classic Lemon Orzo is the perfect light dish on a hot summer day or a great addition to your favorite meat or fish any time of year. Top it with salty capers and serve with a light tilapia.

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 thin green onions, finely sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons water
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute.
Add the water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet. Add the remaining olive oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and serve.