Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring roasted vegetables and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion), chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as oregano and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the cooked orzo and roasted vegetables to the broth.
- Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional).
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables to your liking.
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Add protein like chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted vegetables, orzo, pasta, vegetarian, healthy, easy recipe