Lemon Feta Orzo
A quick and easy side dish made with orzo pasta, lemon, herbs, and feta. Light, fresh, and ready in 15 minutes!
Servings: 5 side dish portions
Calories: 194kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder sub: 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
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
- Feel free to add in cooked veggies like roasted asparagus or roasted broccoli.
- To make gluten-free, use quinoa.
- To make dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and skip the feta. You'll need to add in a little salt to adjust the seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g