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Orzo and Peas with Mint and Lemon Zest

Orzo and Peas with mint and Lemon Zest
By jgreghenry Published October 1, 2009

Description

This is a simple mint and peas orzo pasta. It's flavors are clean and simple. It is easy to augment to suit any occasion. I often add goat cheese to make it more of a meal.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb bag of frozen peas
  • 4 T butter
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 2 lemons, juice and zest
  • 1 lb dried orzo pasta

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time15 minutes
RecipeFirst Courses Pasta and Rice Quick and Easy Salad Side Dish Spring
Ingredientspeas orzo mint lemon

Directions

Add the frozen peas to a large serving bowl

Cook the orzo to package instructions.

Melt the butter in a small saute pan set over medium heat. Add the shallots to the pan and saute until translucent. remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 of the lemon zest until well coated.

Add the lemon juice to the peas along with the shallot and lemon mixture.

When the pasta is al dent drain it and pour it over the peas. This will cook the peas. Add the mint to the bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish the pasta with the remaining lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes:

serves 8