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Orzo with Peas and Mint

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1

cup orzo (Greek pasta)

2

tablespoons unsalted butter

1

shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

Zest of 1 lemon

1

pound fresh peas, shelled, or 2 cups frozen peas

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

2

tablespoons freshly chopped mint

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the orzo according to package directions. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and lemon zest, and sauté until translucent.

    Step 2

    Add the peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if the shallots brown before peas are tender.

    Step 3

    Add the cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the mint.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.