Servings:4
This pasta side dish is delicious served with roast chicken or braised short ribs.
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- 8 oz. orzo
- kosher salt; for the water, 1/2 cup reserved after boiling
- 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pistachios
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; more to taste
Nutritional Information
- Calories (kcal) : 290
- Fat Calories (kcal): 70
- Fat (g): 8
- Saturated Fat (g): 1
- Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2
- Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4.5
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Sodium (mg): 460
- Carbohydrates (g): 45
- Fiber (g): 3
- Protein (g): 10
Preparation
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water, drain the orzo, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the pistachios, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, 1 tsp. salt, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like it spicy. If necessary, moisten with some of the reserved cooking water.
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