This Aydin-style pilaf cooks orzo with lemon and olive oil for a bright side.
8 min prep 14 min cook 23 min rest
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Cook the orzo for 3 minutes.
Add the water and lemon.
Cook the pilaf for 11 minutes.
Pilavı kısık ateşte 11 dakika pişirin.
Tencereyi 8 dakika demlendirin, şehriyeler ezilip hamurlaşmasın; dereotuyla servis edin.
💡 Tip: Adding the lemon zest at the end leaves a fresher top note than cooking all of the citrus from the start.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with herbs or alongside grilled vegetables for a simple plate.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~236
kcal calories
6
g protein
32
g carbs
9
g fat
2.9g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
447.3mg
Sodium
1.4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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