Roasted Vegetable Orzo: The Best Comforting Dish You’ll Love
Discover the comforting flavors of Roasted Vegetable Orzo, a dish that combines hearty vegetables and tender orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain the orzo and combine it with the roasted vegetables.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or warm.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or protein like chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg