Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta

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This quick and easy lemony and herb pasta dish makes a delicious side. Try adding chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried orzo pasta

  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

  • 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook dried orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in finely shredded lemon peel, thinly sliced fresh basil, snipped fresh chives, snipped fresh thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Serve warm.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159 Calories
1g Fat
32g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Sodium 148mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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