Description
A magical veggie orzo dish that is comforting, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This one-pot meal features tender orzo pasta mixed with colorful vegetables in a savory broth, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the mixed vegetables, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired. This magical veggie orzo is ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream at the end.
- This recipe is easily adaptable for a vegan diet by omitting the Parmesan cheese.
- Ensure you use enough vegetable broth for the orzo to cook properly.
- This magical veggie orzo is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg