Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried orzo pasta (about 6 ounces)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from diabeticlivingonline.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Stir in basil, chives, and thyme just before serving. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Servings Per Recipe: 4 PER SERVING: 159 cal., 1 g total fat 148 mg sodium, 32 g carb. (2 g fiber, 1 g sugars), 6 g pro.