My grandmother used to serve this side dish along with roast leg of lamb. With its fresh mint taste, it also makes a nice salad served chilled. It's simple but delicious. -Kristen Dunphy of Haverhill, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas. Cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the lemon zest, salt, pepper and orzo; heat through. Stir in mint.
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Nasirkhan Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.
Raj On Fire
[email protected]I've never made orzo before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Maggie Shiku
[email protected]This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.
Santosh Mahato
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, so I used goat cheese instead. It was still delicious!
Gul Ahmad Jan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I always have some on hand and it's so easy to throw together a delicious meal.
Cameron Clinebell
[email protected]I love the combination of mint and peas. It's so refreshing and summery.
Bijay Tamang
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as a salad. It's always delicious.
Chrisamon “OG” empire
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great side dish for any occasion.
Bilqees Fatima
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I highly recommend it.
Ali Hyder Chandio
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very tasty and I will definitely be making it again.
Ma Atif
[email protected]I added a bit of lemon zest to the dish and it really brightened up the flavors.
Jisan Hossain
[email protected]I used fresh mint from my garden and it made the dish even more flavorful. I highly recommend using fresh herbs if you can.
Munna Bot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The mint flavor was subtle and really complemented the other ingredients.
Anbarul Nadaf
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Aamino Cadey
[email protected]This was a great side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was perfect.
Emanuel Oluwanifemi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
N 7 GODFATHER
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen peas and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
mijanur rahaman31
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
user sdsds12
[email protected]This orzo dish was a hit with my family! The combination of mint, peas, and feta was so refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the crispy shallots on top. Will definitely be making this again.