Toasted Orzo with Parsley
Elevate your next dinner with this simple yet flavorful Toasted Orzo with Parsley recipe. Perfect as a versatile side dish or a light, standalone meal, this recipe highlights the nutty essence of golden-toasted orzo pasta paired with the bright freshness of chopped parsley and zesty lemon. Cooked in a savory broth for extra depth of flavor, the dish is brought to life with aromatic garlic and a perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and pepper. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests with a sophisticated, Mediterranean-inspired touch. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, Toasted Orzo with Parsley is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the orzo pasta and toast it, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma, about 3-5 minutes.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pan. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the orzo simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
While the orzo is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley and zest the lemon. Set aside.
When the orzo is done, remove the pan from heat and fluff the pasta with a fork.
Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2911 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
