Parmesan Herbed Orzo

By dmscott52

Very good, first made 8/20/2009

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups orzo
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo as directed on package (or cook 1/2 water and 1/2 chicken broth to add more flavor to orzo).

In a large bowl, toss together orzo with remaining ingredients. Can be served warm or chilled.