Vegetable Orzo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegetable Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ red onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup chopped carrot

1 small zucchini

quartered and sliced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1 lemon

juiced

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion garlic and carrot and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and deglaze pan. Reduce heat to medium low and season with salt and pepper. Add orzo to skillet then stir in remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.

Nutritional Information

Vegetable Orzo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 294.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.5g 17%

Carbohydrates: 48.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 8.2g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 5654IU 113%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 29.3mg 49%

Folate: 110.7mcg 28%

Calcium: 48.9mg 5%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 36.5mg 13%

Potassium: 310.5mg 9%

Sodium: 30.8mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 73.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.