Zucchini Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo and lemon juice, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the orzo to a large saucepan.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the sweet onion and green onion until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the zucchini and squash, and cook until the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir the cooked vegetables into the orzo; season with parsley, salt, and black pepper to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

337 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 21.2g 8% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9932.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1789.5mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 47.9mg 53% DV
Calcium 80mg 6% DV
Iron 14.5mg 81% DV

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

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