Orzo with Feta, Lemon & Dill
 
 
Adapted from Ina Garten's recipe
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2-3 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup feta, small dice
Preparation
  1. Bring 2 quarts of water water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt and the orzo to the pot. Bring water back to a boil, then reduce heat to a lively simmer. Cook orzo for 9 minutes or until just al dente. Drain well and transfer to a wide bowl.
  2. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt and pepper. Fold in diced feta. To serve, transfer to a bowl or platter. Sliced tomatoes are a nice accompaniment to the orzo if serving it at room temperature or chilled as a side dish.
Recipe by My Lilikoi Kitchen at https://www.mylilikoikitchen.com/2021/02/04/lemon-orzo-with-feta-dill/