Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 cup orzo

8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo 4 minutes. Add green beans; continue cooking until beans are tender and orzo is al dente, 5 to 6 minutes more.

Drain orzo, and return to saucepan. Mix in lemon juice and oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.