Orzo with Thyme and Lemon Zest

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

Source: M d'A Ten Dollar Dinner

Categories: pasta, side+dish, try*rhis

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
  • 3/4 cup orzo
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
  • Salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, add the stock, water, pepper flakes, and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, lower the heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in lemon zest and thyme leaves. Season with salt, to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl.

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