- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the orzo and cook until lightly toasted.
- Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
- Stir in peas and carrots; cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Stir cooked orzo into vegetable mixture; heat through.
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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