ORZO WITH THYME AND LEMON ZEST

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
Pinch dried red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
3/4 cup orzo
1/2 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
Salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, add the stock, water, pepper flakes, and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, lower the heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in lemon zest and thyme leaves. Season with salt, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calorie, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 153 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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