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Roasted Vegetable Orzo

A delicious and hearty dish featuring orzo pasta tossed with a medley of roasted vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 1 cup Orzo uncooked
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cook the Orzo
  1. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain the orzo and set aside.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the vegetables are done roasting, remove them from the oven.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted vegetables, dried oregano, dried basil, and lemon juice.
  3. Toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your preferences.

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