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Lemon Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¾-1 tsp kosher salt + more for water
1 cup orzo
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
2Tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley+parsley leaves, for garnish
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Lemon slices, for garnish, optional
Directions:
Directions:
Cook the orzo in salted water according to the package directions and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
Mix in the pine nuts, butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Gently fold in the feta, adding a drizzle of olive oil if needed. Serve warm, garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

 

 

 

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