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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.

While the orzo is cooking, prepare the lemon zest and juice. Zest the entire lemon, then cut it in half and squeeze out the fresh juice.

Once the orzo is cooked, drain it thoroughly using a colander. Immediately transfer the warm, drained orzo to a large mixing bowl.

Add the lemon zest directly over the warm orzo. Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remember that orzo itself is quite bland, so don't be shy with the seasoning.

Drizzle the olive oil over the orzo mixture. It's crucial to add the oil while the orzo is warm, as this helps the pasta absorb all the flavors more effectively.

Stir the orzo mixture thoroughly with a spoon to ensure all the lemon, seasoning, and olive oil are well distributed and absorbed.

Add the chopped fresh dill and the cubed or crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the Lemon Orzo warm as a flavorful side dish. For an extra burst of freshness, you can add an additional squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.


Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.

While the orzo is cooking, prepare the lemon zest and juice. Zest the entire lemon, then cut it in half and squeeze out the fresh juice.

Once the orzo is cooked, drain it thoroughly using a colander. Immediately transfer the warm, drained orzo to a large mixing bowl.

Add the lemon zest directly over the warm orzo. Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remember that orzo itself is quite bland, so don't be shy with the seasoning.

Drizzle the olive oil over the orzo mixture. It's crucial to add the oil while the orzo is warm, as this helps the pasta absorb all the flavors more effectively.

Stir the orzo mixture thoroughly with a spoon to ensure all the lemon, seasoning, and olive oil are well distributed and absorbed.

Add the chopped fresh dill and the cubed or crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the Lemon Orzo warm as a flavorful side dish. For an extra burst of freshness, you can add an additional squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
