Best Orzo Dinner: 5 Reasons to Love This Quick Delight
A delicious and easy best orzo dinner recipe that combines flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in orzo and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can add protein like chicken or shrimp for extra flavor.
- Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg