Lemon Dill Orzo Pilaf

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 quarts water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, zest of, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, bring the water, chicken bouillon and 1 tbs olive oil to a boil.
• 2 add the orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
• 3 drain the orzo and rinse with plenty of cool water.
• 4 shake of excess water and reserve orzo at room temperature.
• 5 in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the other 1 tbs olive oil.
• 6 toss in the orzo, dill, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 mix to combine and add the lemon juice.
• 8 toss to mix well and serve immediately.