Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Herbed Orzo 3.2 (37) Close Servings: 4 This simple side goes well with seared or baked fish and roasted vegetables. Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente. Drain orzo and transfer to a medium bowl. Add herbs and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cook's Notes As an alternative, try adding a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to the cooked orzo instead of lemon juice.