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Lemon Orzo
byJoanna Gaines
Total 15 mins, includes cooling time
Active 15 mins
Makes 6 servings
fromWeeknight SalmonMagnolia Table with Joanna Gaines
Ingredients
    • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the water
    • 1 cup orzo
    • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, plus parsley leaves, for garnish, optional
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • Olive oil, for drizzling, optional
    • Lemon slices, for garnish, optional
Directions
  1. Cook the orzo in salted water according to the package directions and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Mix in the pine nuts, butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  3. Gently fold in the feta, adding a drizzle of olive oil if needed. Serve warm, garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

Meet The Creator

Joanna Gaines

Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand, a bestselling author, and editor-in-chief of Magnolia Journal. Alongside her passion for design and food, nothing inspires Jo more than time at home with family—messing with recipes in the kitchen or planting something in the garden.

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