Lemon Orzo With Mint

Submitted by Lori Mama

"A recipe found in the Food Network Magazine September 2011 edition, with modifications."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (I used sweet)
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 2 green onions, chopped

directions

1. In a medium sized pot, bring water to a boil and add the salt, Orzo, paprika.
2. Lower to a simmer and cook, covered,12-15 minutes or until tender,.
3. stirring occasionally.
4. Let cool slightly and then add the mint, lemon zest/juice and green onions.
5. Check for seasoning.
6. Serve.

Reviews

[cc29firsttoday]

The ingredients list 2 tablespoons of oil but the directions say nothing about using it in the recipe. Also, it says it serves 4 but the nutrition information says it is for 2. Very confusing! I made it without the oil and it was delicious. Would appreciate revised nutrition information. Thanks.

 

[ElizabethKnicely]

Magnificent! So easy and the mint gave it that little something special. My kids really thought this was rice and ate a hearty portion each. I love this and will definitely be making it often. I did take pictures, but am having technical issues with my computer, so I will be back to upload them. Thank you so much Lori Mama! Made for I RECOMMED TAG GAME.

 

[WiGal]

Definitely delicious! Mint is so nice in this. Wouldn't change a thing. Served with grilled chicken and peas. TY, LM.

 

[weekend cooker]

Great side dish with dinner tonight. Made this with one of my chicken recipes, and made this recipe as written with fresh mint, and cut down to 1 green onion. We all enjoyed it. Loved the mint flavor in this, and so easy to prepare/make. Made for Holiday Tag.

 

[Annacia]

This is so good I could eat it just on it's own, however, I paired it with grilled lemon chicken for a grand team up. Simply loved the lemon and mint combo, the mint was there but it was a gentle waft across the palate that mingled beautifully with the lemon. The small bit of paprika was also a lovely touch. Sadly, I didn't have any green onion but then I don't think that I really missed it.