Pea & Lemon Orzo Risotto
Estimated $3.77 recipe · $1.89 per serving (US / USD)
A creamy lemony orzo 'risotto' studded with sweet peas and parmesan.
The recipe
Pea & Lemon Orzo Risotto
A creamy lemony orzo 'risotto' studded with sweet peas and parmesan.
Ingredients
- 180g orzo
- 150g frozen peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 30g parmesan
- 600ml veg stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$3.77 for 2 servings · $1.89 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g orzoPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 180g | $0.40 |
| 150g frozen peasPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 340 g · Uses 150g | $0.66 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 30g parmesanPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Uses 30g | $0.53 |
| 600ml veg stockPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 946 ml · Uses 600ml | $0.95 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $3.77 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in oil for 5 min.
- Add orzo and toast 1 min, then add stock a ladle at a time, stirring, until almost absorbed.
- Stir in peas in the last 4 min until tender.
- Off the heat, stir through lemon zest, juice and parmesan; season.
Recipe notes
Orzo cooks faster than arborio rice but gives the same creamy result.
Estimated nutrition per serving
490 kcal · 19g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.