Roasted Vegetable Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef
A delightful recipe for roasted vegetable orzo that brings comfort to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain and mix with the roasted vegetables.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg