Tangy Lemon Orzo Recipe

Name: Tangy Lemon Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers seeded and finely diced; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup pasta, orzo cooked; 1/4 cup parsley leaves finely minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated, optional

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced
1 medium sweet red bell peppers seeded and finely diced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pasta, orzo cooked
1/4 cup parsley leaves finely minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated, optional

1
In a large nonstick skiller heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
2
Add green onions, bell pepper and pepper flakes.
3
Saute 1 minute.
4
Add the water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5
Drain the hot orzo and add to the skillet.
6
Add the remaining olive oil, the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir over medium-low heat a few minutes so that the orzo absorbs some of the flavour.
7
Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced, 1 medium sweet red bell peppers seeded and finely diced, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, and more.

Yes, Tangy Lemon Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tangy Lemon Orzo

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