Parmesan Lemon Orzo

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup orzo
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh, about 1 lemon
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shaved or grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 
• Add orzo, and cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned. Add garlic, and cook for an additional minute or until garlic is fragrant.
• Add water. Cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
• Fluff with a fork. Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Garnish with parsley.
  A great side dish for almond crusted halibut!