Ingredient Pasta and Noodle Pasta by Shape Orzo Herbed Lemon Orzo 4.5 (4) 4 Reviews Lemon zest and fresh parsley brighten up plain orzo for a great side dish you'll find yourself adding to your repertoire. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jason Donnelly Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1 ½ cups orzo 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in parsley, oil and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 1997 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 239 Calories 3g Fat 45g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 239 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 10g 37% Total Sugars 0g Protein 8g 16% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 238IU 5% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Folate 4mcg 1% Sodium 147mg 6% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 2mg 0% Potassium 17mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.