Vegetable Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and deglaze pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and season with salt and pepper. Add orzo to skillet, then stir in remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 29.8g 38% DV
Carbs 44g 16% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 16.1g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9905mg 100% DV
Potassium 973.5mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 861.5mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 98.8mg 8% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

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

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