Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup jarred eggplant appetizer, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon peel

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 mins, or until soft. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and stock; bring to a boil on high heat
  2. Stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, partially covered, for 10-12 mins, or until orzo is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 mins.
  3. Add peppers, eggplant, olives and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with feta, parsley and lemon peel. Serve at once.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

399 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.1g 50% DV
Total Fat 15.6g 20% DV
Carbs 47.7g 17% DV
Fiber 13.7g 49% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1468.8mg 64% DV
Potassium 2073mg 44% DV
Cholesterol 27.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 365.8mcg 41% DV
Vitamin C 104.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 498.8mg 38% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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