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Lemon zest and fresh parsley brighten up plain orzo for a great side dish you'll find yourself adding to your repertoire.

Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 1997

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Credit: Jason Donnelly

Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in parsley, oil and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

239 calories; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 44.6g; dietary fiber 10.4g; sugars 0.1g; fat 2.9g; saturated fat 0.3g; vitamin a iu 237.6IU; vitamin c 4.4mg; folate 4.3mcg; calcium 5mg; iron 0.2mg; magnesium 1.6mg; potassium 17.4mg; sodium 147mg.

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