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Lemon Feta Orzo
A quick and easy side dish made with orzo pasta, lemon, herbs, and feta. Light, fresh, and ready in 15 minutes!
Yield: 4-6 side dish portions (3 cups cooked orzo) 1x
Total: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, basil, mint or chives (whatever you like best)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- Salt and pepper, to taste (start with 1/8 teaspoon each)
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Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter or olive oil while the orzo is still warm, and stir until melted.
- Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, juice, fresh herbs, and feta cheese crumbles. Season with salt and pepper to taste (start with ⅛ teaspoon each).
- Serve warm, room temp, or even chilled.
Notes/Tips
- Feel free to add in cooked veggies like roasted asparagus or roasted broccoli.
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