Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

unsalted butter

3 tbsp

orzo pasta

4 1/2 cup

vegetable broth

9 cup

garlic grated

6 clove

kosher salt

1 1/2 tsp

black pepper freshly ground

to taste

frozen peas

1 1/2 cup

lemon juice fresh

6 tbsp

lemon zest

3

Parmesan cheese grated

1 1/2 cup

fresh parsley chopped

3/4 cup

Method

1. 01Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes to toast.
2. 02Add 3 cups broth, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until broth is absorbed.
3. 03Add peas and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
4. 04Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan, and half the parsley until cheese melts.
5. 05Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Stir in additional broth as needed to keep orzo lightly creamy.
6. 06Serve topped with remaining parsley and more Parmesan.