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Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Zest of 1 lemon, in strips
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Simmer 1 cup orzo in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water, olive oil, dried mint, salt, paprika and 2 strips of lemon zest, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Let cool slightly.  Stir in chopped scallions, lemon juice, and salt to taste before serving.

Enjoy this easy lemon orzo from FoodNetwork!