Cooking Classy · by Jaclyn★ 4.9 (15)
Lemon Orzo Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING20M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 24%
CARBS 45G57% OF CAL
2G FIBER39G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G30% OF CAL
2G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender orzo pasta cooked in broth with garlic, lemon, and parmesan for a bright, simple side. Ready in under 20 minutes and pairs with almost any main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
- 2 tsp minced fresh garlic ((2 cloves))
- 2 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (then more as needed)
- Salt, (to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest, (divided)
- 8 oz (1 1/3 cups) dry orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley ((optional for garnish))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
CAL 16%·PRO 24%
CARBS 45G57% OF CAL
2G FIBER39G OTHER4G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 11G30% OF CAL
2G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 677mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 159mg
- Calcium
- 99mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 677MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.