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
- Cook the orzo in salted water according to the package directions and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix in the pine nuts, butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Gently fold in the feta, adding a drizzle of olive oil if needed. Serve warm, garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.