Roasted Vegetable Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Your Family Will Love
A delicious and easy roasted vegetable orzo recipe that brings comfort to your family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Method: Oven-roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- Once the vegetables are roasted and orzo is cooked, combine them in a large bowl.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese if using, and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- You can substitute the vegetables based on seasonality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg