View source for Dinners/Lemon Orzo

Serves: 2

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

From: Same place as fast pickles

=Ingredients=
2/3 cup orzo, about 4 oz.

2 tsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1/2 tsp. finely chopped lemon peal, yellow part only

1/4 cup finely snipped parsley

1 tbsp. lemon juice

salt and pepper

shaved parmesan cheese or other hard cheese
=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Cook orzo in lightly salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.  Drain well.

== Step 2 ==
Heat olive oil in small skillet.  Cook garlic and lemon peel for about 30 seconds, stirring often.  Set aside.

== Step 3 ==
Toss orzo with garlic mixture, parsley and lemon juice.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Top with cheese shavings.