Lemon, pea & Parmesan orzo
A bright, comforting bowl with peas straight from the freezer and a little lemon at the end.
Serves two · estimated cooking time · image for serving inspiration.
A few simple steps.
- 01
Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Finely chop the garlic and stir it in for 30 seconds. Add the orzo and stir for a minute.
- 02
Pour in 400 ml stock. Simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring often; add the remaining stock in small splashes if the pan gets dry.
- 03
Add the frozen peas and simmer for another 3–5 minutes, until the orzo and peas are tender. Add water if needed; the finished dish should be loose, not soupy.
- 04
Take off the heat. Stir in the cheese, pepper, lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Taste before adding more juice or salt and serve in two bowls.
A note from the kitchen
Choose vegetarian cheese and vegetable stock if cooking for vegetarians.