Roasted Vegetables with Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the comforting flavors of roasted vegetables combined with tender orzo pasta in this delightful recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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, carrots)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Once the vegetables are roasted, combine them with the cooked orzo and add lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg