Don't y'all just love this little bloggy world?? And when I say "little" I actually mean huge, never-ending, always-making-new-friends blogging world haha. It literally made my ENTIRE week last week to know that I had been nominated for not just one, but TWO Foodbuzz awards: Best New Blog and Best Healthy Living Blog! You can vote here if you'd like :)
*Blushes*
People have asked me before if this blog is my full-time job and I can't help but laugh. Trust me, I WISH!! No, I just do it completely on my own time for fun, but part of me wishes I had gone to culinary or photography school back when I was in college...sigh. I mean I am only in my twenties sooo there is always time to make a random career change, but for now I think I still have a lot of learning left to do ;)
So enough of my sappy rambles and wishful thinking, I have a killer recipe for you! Since I had so much rosemary and a few lemons left over from my lemon-rosemary chicken I made yesterday, I decided to make some delicious orzo using what I had leftover in my fridge.
Boy was I glad I did, this tasted wonderful! Rosemary and lemon is one of my favorite flavor combinations and it made this orzo taste incredibly light and fresh. It was also super easy, only took 15 minutes! It's the perfect side dish to any meal if you're running late from work or feel free to marinate and cook some chicken to cut up and toss with the orzo for a full meal.
I chose to pair this with some grilled chicken breasts and it turned out to be a completely filling meal. As you know, I'm only cooking for two in my home so go ahead and double this recipe if you need to serve more OR if you're just really hungry ;) {Don't worry I won't tell} Hope y'all enjoy this as much as we did!
Orzo with Lemon and Rosemary
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Servings: 2
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 118.7
Fat: 2.3 g
Carbs: 21 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Old Points: 2.4 pts
Points+: 3 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from Epicurious
1/2 tsp. rosemary, chopped
3/4 cup orzo
1/2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. salt
Saute orzo in a saucepan in butter over medium to high heat. Stir until lightly browned and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional rosemary, enjoy!
65 lovely comments:
I have a couple of boxes of orzo pasta and had no idea how to prepare it. Thanks for the recipe!
CONGRATS on your TWO nominations!!! That's a huge accomplishment :) Your orzo looks marvelous...it would be a fantastic side dish with so many entrees~
This is my kind of side dish. Love it!
That looks amazing. (I'd say you've got the photography thing down pat!) Lemon gives every dish such a bright, fresh flavor!
I've only recently discovered orzo and am falling in low with it. You're right, this looks fantastic. I'm loving the lemon rosemary theme you've had the last couple of days. :)
Kelly, This looks so good - I have some orzo that I need to use up! Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on the blogging award nomination! You deserve it! :) I have to say too that your pictures look incredible. I am so impressed by you!
Great recipe and I totally agree on your love of rosemary + lemon. Yum!
Oh this looks so good, and I have everything on hand. I think I'll make it to go along with our chicken tonight.
Looks fab! Beautiful photo. FYI you can also find whole wheat orzo at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
This looks delicious, and I think you're on your way to a wildly successful blogging life/career :)
Yum, what a great use of your leftovers!
I love the orzo. (And, of course, I love the rosemary! I've saved your chicken dish.)Congratulations on your nominations. You've worked hard. You deserve it!
Yum yum yum!! This looks so delicious and healthy!! :)
So simple. So delicious. Congrats on the Foodbuzz nomination!
Lemon and rosemary are one of my favorite combinations. (And what beautiful photos!)
YUMMM!!! I love these flavors together... lemon and rosemary are the best combo!! And congrats!!! ;)
Congrats Kelly. So well deserved. This recipe is amazing. Loving the pics too.
Congrats on the nominations!
Orzo is a versatile pasta and I love how you have prepared it. Great flavors-yum!
Kelly, Congratulations on the double Foodbuzz Blog Nominations! I think your culinary skill and photography is spot on without formal schooling in either field. This is clearly evidenced by the Orzo with Lemon and Rosemary you've shared with us...Brava!
There's nothing I love better than a simple plate of orzo sometimes, and yours looks delicious Kelly! Throw some cut up tomatoes in there next time and it's bound to be even more delicious! ;)
I have some orzo in the pantry just waiting to be used- this looks like a great recipe to try!
This looks wonderful! I've never cooked with Orzo before, but now am inspired! Congrats on the nominations!!
Yummy yummy yummy in my tummy! Also, I voted for you on the first day ;)
Congrats on your nominations!! This orzo sounds so good - perfect for with your chicken yesterday, and so many other dinners!
Congratulations on your nominations! This is a great idea for a quick weeknight meal! Theresa
Yayyy for your not one, but TWO nominations!!!!!! So awesome!!! And I'm really happy for you!
Now, for that recipe?? I love it! Simple, yet it sounds like it has tons of flavor ... I will need to try this asap!
Orzo is so great and I love the light flavors you used in this dish! :)
You are right about everything you said, Kelly. The little bloggy world is so huge but so connected. Isn't it great. You are right also that blogging makes you realize that there is a lot still to be learned. And of course you are right that lemon and rosemary is such a fab flavour combination on anything. Congratulations on your award nominations. Of course I'll vote"here".
You are on a rosemary kick lately! I love orzo, like a ton! It is my absolute favorite "pasta"...so delicious
Oh I love orzo and this recipe looks so yummy. Congrats on the nomination!
Congratulations on double nominations by Foodbuzz! This is light and satisfying meal, fantastic photos as usual...
SCORE!! I have a box of orzo in the pantry that has been begging to be used and now I know exactly what to do with it! Congrats on your nominations!!
I love orzo and eat it practically weekly. The flavors in this one sound great!
FOR the record, I really want to go to a photography course in DC/VA. Would you be interested in going with me?
PS. Yum!!
A really fresh and healthy pasta dish. Love rosemary..
This looks great Kelly! Love that you posted another Rosemary/Lemon recipe.
Congrats on the nominations! That is so cool!
Congrats on the nominations, you have my vote! And I love the recipe too!
I love orzo and I think the lemon and rosemary is a great way to flavor it!
Love your blog! You are such an inspiration! :)
Yum! Simple and delicious. And so happy for your nominations! - Megan
What a wonderful dish and one that is not too hard to get on the table in a busy night. This one would make the whole family happy!
I had no idea what to make as a side for dinner tonight...Now I know! Thanks! Easy...AND I have everything in my kitchen!
This recipe looks great and so do your pictures! Congratulations on the success of your blog. You do a wonderful job and very much deserve it :)
This sounds so yummy! I love adding lemon to different pastas or rice!
This is a terrific recipe, Kelly! I'm absolutely thrilled for you and your nominations! Best of luck to you!
This looks so good, and so refreshing! I love anything lemony and anything with rosemary, so this combination sounds outstanding. I will have to make this happen soon.
You really know how to use up your leftovers! Congrats on your nominations! Two?? That is fantastic!
Kelly...congrats on your well deserved nominations! I have just recently discovered my love for orzo and so I'm looking for new ways to prepare it and am happy to discover this beautiful recipe!
Wow, congratulations on your nominations! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I love orzo and the flavors of lemon and rosemary and one of the greatest combinations. With roasted chicken this would be a great meal!
Great recipe Kelly! I love Orzo.
Sounds delicious! I will make this tonight. :)
The orzo looks delicious and I knew you had been nominated...I also made sure to vote for you.
Your blog is awesome and deserves the any accolades that it receives :)
Looks simple and delicious - two of my favorite characteristics when it comes to cooking :)
Oooh, I haven't tasted orzo in ages. The orzo/rosemary combo sounds like a winner!
I always have a box of orzo on hand because it is so versatile. This simple combination of flavors sounds like a winner.
Oh this dinner is so up my alley! I was just at the store to get some orzo... 2 stores later, I came home without orzo... they all ran out. Weird!
This looks really, truly fantastic. So simple, and yet so tasty. I adore this recipe, and will definitely be making it.
Seriously, you could put rosemary and lemon on a piece of card board and it would taste good! What a tasty meal!
That looks wonderfully delicious! I have some leftover orzo to try that with!
A great recipe, thank you, i now have an idea for lunch, i love the combination of lemon and Rosemary-delicious!
This looks great. I grow rosemary every year in the garden, and it will be awesome to make it then.
(found this via Pinterest)
Just made this tonight....YUM! Loved the kick of lemon and rosemary. Delish! Thanks for sharing!
I just made this last night for dinner. It was not only easy to make but do delicious! Made my picky eater of a father happy. Thank you so much for sharing!
Just made this tonight too! So quick and easy. Turned out great! I even over browned the orzo and it was still delicious.
Made this as a side dish tonight with some tilapia and black eyed peas and it was a wonderful dinner! :) My only recommendation would be to add in a little bit more lemon and lots of rosemary! Definitely will be making this one again.
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