Lemon Orzo

4 people

DINNER

Ina Garten Modern Comfort (p. 112)

Ingredients

Orzo - 1 cup

Feta cheese - 4 oz

Lemons - 1

Dill - 4 sprigs

Prep

Feta cheese - dice to yield 1 cup

Lemons - zest to yield 2 tsp and juice to yield 2 tbl

Dill mince

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 tsp salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain. Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tbl olive oil, dill, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Fold in the feta.