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Creamy orzo pasta with sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and chopped nuts in a speckled bowl

Grandma's Easy Lemon Mushroom Orzo

By combining tiny, rice-shaped orzo pasta with savory sautéed mushrooms, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, she created a dish that is light, bright, and wonderfully savory.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, lemon mushroom orzo, orzo, quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • 2 large spoon
  • 1 drainer
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 grater

Ingredients 

  • 3 tsps olive oil, divided
  • 1 pkg (16 oz) orzo pasta
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 3 Tbsps lemon juice
  • ¾ lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • In a large skillet heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often until tender and lightly browned.
  • Dain the orzo.
  • In a large bowl place the orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, the mushroom mixture, pecans, parsley, and the remaining oil. Gently toss to combine.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Easy Lemon Mushroom Orzo
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
200
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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