Vegetable Orzo With Lemon Herb Seasoning Recipes

VEGETABLE ORZO WITH LEMON & HERB SEASONING

Steps:

• Start by heating the oil in a large saucepan/wok on medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute or two.
• Add the carrot and celery and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Then add the chopped bell pepper and continue sauteeing for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the mushrooms and the orzo, stirring them into the vegetable mixture.
• Pour in enough broth to cover, about 1 cup.
• Let the orzo absorb the broth, adding more as necessary.
• Add in the grated lemon rind and herbs (and chili pepper flakes, if desired).
• When the orzo has absorbed all the broth and is plump looking, the meal is ready to serve.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a nice crusty bread.

ORZO WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil over moderate heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often to prevent sticking until most of the broh is absorbed and the orzo is tender an creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the oil, then the lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, or tranfser to a baking dish and keep warm in a 350°F oven for up to 20 minutes.

LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
• Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

VEGETABLE ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo in chicken broth until tender (add water if necessary).
• Sauté the the vegetables in butter until tender adding the garlic near the end to prevent burning.
• This is where I usually add a little salt and fresh cracked pepper.
• Drain the orzo and combine with the cooked vegetables and add the chopped parsley.
• The heat of the other ingredients will wilt the parsley.
• Stir in the juice of the 1/2 lemon and olive oil if desired.
• Serve with grated Parmesan.
• Enjoy.