Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start by thinly slicing your zucchini.
- 2Add a good amount of oil to a pan.
- 3Flavor the oil with some smashed garlic.
- 4Remove the garlic from the oil.
- 5Fry the zucchini in the flavored oil.
- 6Hit the fried zucchini with some salt while it's still hot.
- 7Toast your orzo in the same pan for a couple of minutes.
- 8Pour in your chicken broth.
- 9Season with salt.
- 10Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- 11Add in a little bit of butter.
- 12Add in half of your Parmesan and give that a stir.
- 13Add in the rest of your cheese and stir again.
- 14Finish with lemon zest.
- 15Add black pepper.
- 16Add freshly torn basil.
- 17Give that a stir.
- 18Fold in your fried zucchini.
- 19Throw in a little bit of lemon juice if you like.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 small zucchini
- flaky salt
- 1 cup orzo
- 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 0.5 lemon zest
- 0.5 lemon juice
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- burrata
Equipment
panknifespatulapaper towel
Tips
- For a more authentic version, throw the fried zucchini in the fridge overnight to let the flavors develop.
- Serve it with protein or eat it as is.
- Adding butter to the orzo is not traditional, but is done in this recipe.
- Adding lemon juice is optional, but it's recommended for a better taste.
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