25 March 2010

Lemon Orzo

I've been looking for a tasty spring time side to serve with fish, shellfish, etc. that wasn't as heavy as risotto or potatoes, but had more heft to it than green beans or asparagus.  And here I found the perfect solution.  Thanks much Cooking Light!  This lemon orzo is super easy!  For this meal, I served it with served scallops and steamed asparagus.


Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/2  cup  prechopped onion
1  cup  uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1  cup  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2  cup  dry white wine
1/4  teaspoon  dried thyme
2  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives
2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
2  teaspoons  olive oil

Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice.

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