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Zucchini Orzotto with Lemon
This Creamy Zucchini Orzo is a one-pot side dish! Shredded zucchini & orzo pasta in a lemon-mascarpone sauce is creamy and comforting!
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NYC Chef Shares Innovative Zucchini Orzotto Recipe for Seasonal Transition
New York City chef Emily Eggers recently shared a unique recipe for Zucchini Orzotto with Mascarpone and Lemon, offering a fresh take on incorporating seasonal produce. Eggers, known for her culinary creations, highlighted the dish as an ideal way to utilize surplus zucchini from summer gardens. "I wasn't planning to share this recipe today, but everyone seems so excited for fall, and I figured I'd better share this zucchini orzotto before everyone gets so tired of eating zucchini," Eggers stated in her video. The recipe involves a risotto-style preparation, where orzo pasta is toasted and then cooked gradually with chicken broth, creating a creamy texture. Shredded zucchini is added midway through the cooking process, followed by mascarpone cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to balance the flavors. The dish is finished with black pepper and grated Parmesan, presenting a comforting yet bright meal. Comments from viewers indicate positive reception, with one user noting, "This is DELICIOUS. So quick, simple, and satisfying. Added spinach and chickpeas for some protein. Yummy." Another expressed enthusiasm, saying, "it’s still summer in our book… and we’re making this to celebrate." The recipe, designed to serve two as a main or four as a side, is available on Eggers' platform.
