Lemon and garlic adds a flavor to this pasta side dish – perfect for Italian cuisine.
Lemon-Garlic Orzo Pilaf
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Ingredients 11
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 to 5 oz. (2/3 cup) uncooked orzo or rosamarina (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Step1In medium saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add orzo; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until of desired doneness, adding carrots during last 4 minutes of cooking time.
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Step2Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
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Step3Drain orzo. Add cooked orzo, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and pepper to skillet; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook about 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
Nutrition
190
Calories
4g
Total Fat
6g
Protein
33g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2/3 Cup
- Calories
- 190
- Calories from Fat
- 35
- Total Fat
- 4g
- 6%
- Saturated Fat
- 1g
- 5%
- Cholesterol
- 0mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 150mg
- 6%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 33g
- 11%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 4g
- Protein
- 6g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 170%
- 170%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
- 10%
- Calcium
- 2%
- 2%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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