Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009

i used bell pepper instead of carrots (we had no carrots on hand) and sauteed everything in coconut oil, then added the olive oil as i added the final touches. i never follow measurements, but it came out delish! i wasnt sure what to expect, but ill definitely be making this again!

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

This was a good dish but my husband liked it better than I did.

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Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009

i've had a bag of orzo in the pantry for a while but never knew what to do with it. decided to make this along w/the awesome baked sea scallops from this site. personally, i loved it as is. the balsamic vinegar provided enough flavor for me. my husband thought it could have used some additional seasoning. i did sprinkle just a tiny bit of parm on it, then decided i didn't want to over-fatten something that was relatively healthy, especially with those scallops. i would definitely make it again, though maybe throw in some herbs and/or spices for my DH.

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2008

It was good, but a bit too lemony. I'm sure this can be a fantastic dish once tweaked a bit.

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Aislinn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2008

I tried this dish with some couscous I had on hand and it turned out great. I later tryed the dish again and actual used orzo and it did not taste as good. some sea salt and ground pepper can bring the dishes flavor out.

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2007

This was delicious. It was simple to make and was light and flavorful. The first few bites were a surprise as the dish was VERY tangy. But the dish grew on both my husband and I. I would use half of the lemon that is called for next time and add some Parmesan cheese to cut the tang.

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2007

It was okay--it wasn't great, it wasn't bad. I thought the lemon was a little strong, although I liked the balsamic vinegar flavor. Many who rated this highly have added ingredients to the recipe as it's written, and perhaps it needs them to make it better.

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Mallinda

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2007

Nice side dish! We really enjoyed it.

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LYTHA

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2007

8/15/07 *original review*Wow, so good! I didn't have any orzo, so I substituted acini de pepe which I had left over from making italian wedding soup. Everything blends together so well; this is a refreshing side dish. Thanks AMULHERN. *EDIT* I made this again using orzo, and also added a bit more garlic. I love this dish, and found the leftovers are just delightful too!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2007

Not so good, kinda blah. Good mix of ingredients, just needs a little somethin.

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Mallery

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Reviewed: May 10, 2007

I actually made this as a main dish for my daughter. I added in some basil and oregano and only used the juice of half a very large lemon. I also sprinkled some parm over it just before serving. My daughter liked this and said she would definitely eat it again but did say she would like a little less lemon juice next time. Thanks.

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KEZ

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2007

We thought this was very good. Added some needed seasonings and sprinkled with a bit of parm. Thanks!

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LINDA MCLEAN

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2006

This recipe was OK, but nothing special. I cut the oil in half---glad I did or it would have been too greasy. I threw away my left overs.

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2006

Very good and easy recipe. I added a little more vinegar, but thats just my taste. :)

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Francine

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2006

I used maybe 1/4 cup of white onion, I omitted the garlic (but used a couple shakes of garlic powder with the salt and pepper), and I added 1 stalk of celery, chopped, and ½ cup or so of broccoli florets. And this turned out just okay. My husband was not thrilled, and my daughter wouldn't touch it (although she enjoyed the plain buttered orzo I saved for her). Once we added some soya sauce to our plates, this dish was MUCH better. It saved the recipe. :) Thanks, AMulhern, you made me aware that I could interchange rice and orzo sometimes!

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2006

This was easy and delicious -- served it with steaks and it was a perfect compliment. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2006

I loved this recipe - very easy and healthy. I halved the oil and vinegar and it turned out great.

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2006

This recipe has it all. Great taste, low fat, easy to prepare, ingredients most cooks would have on hand, and colorful in appearance. You could easily substitute other vegetables. Thanks for a great recipe!

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2006

I made a couple substitutions because my pantry is never stocked well (rice instead of orzo, and balsamic dressing instead of vinegar), but overall I liked this recipe and will try it again with the real stuff. It was quick and easy.

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