Lemon Orzo with Zucchini: The Easy, Fresh Weeknight Delight
A refreshing and easy-to-make dish featuring orzo pasta, zucchini, and a zesty lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced zucchini to the pan and cook until tender.
- Drain the orzo and add it to the pan with zucchini.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo With Zucchini