Lemon Artichoke Orzo with Peas

Ingredients

• 300 g orzo
• 240 g drained artichoke hearts, quartered
• 150 g frozen peas
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 850 ml vegetable stock, warm
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and orzo and stir for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add most of the warm stock and simmer gently, stirring often so the pasta does not stick.

3. 3

   After 8 minutes, add artichokes and peas. Continue cooking and add more stock as needed.

4. 4

   When the orzo is tender and loose, turn off the heat and stir in lemon zest, 1 tablespoon juice, and parsley.

5. 5

   Rest for 2 minutes, then loosen with stock if needed and serve immediately.