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Herbed Lemon Orzo




Source of Recipe


epicurious






Recipe Introduction


Orzo is a petite pasta that looks like rice. In Italian it means "barley", no doubt because its shape reminds Italians of a grain of cooked barley. In much the same way that you would add herbs to rice for a light savory accompaniment to more powerful entrees, this orzo provides the sensual pleasure of pasta with light floral notes.





List of Ingredients



• 10 cups chicken broth
  
• 4 cups orzo
  
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves*
  
• 4 tsp grated lemon zest
  
• 4 tsp peanut oil
  
• 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until just tender, 9 minutes. Drain, and return the pasta to the pan.
   
2. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well to combine. Serve hot.
   






Final Comments


*If lemon thyme is unavailable, substitute 1/4 cup chopped fresh regular thyme or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or oregano.