Orzo With Peas

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black petter

Method

• Bring 3-quart pot water to boil
• Lightly salt water, add orzo
• Cook for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Stir in peas, and return to boil
• Boil 1 minute, then drain
• Toss orzo and peas with butter and oregano, stirring until butter melted.
• Stir in cheese, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper
• Serve warm

From Family Circle Magazine