Description
A delicious and easy-to-make orzo dinner recipe that will become your new favorite dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add orzo, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg