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Minty Orzo and Peas

Name: Minty Orzo and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups frozen peas; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

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

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups frozen peas
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Directions

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.

Minty Orzo and Peas

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