Roasted Vegetable Orzo: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe for Your Next Meal
Roasted Vegetable Orzo: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe for Your Next Meal is a vibrant, wholesome dish that beautifully combines caramelized vegetables with tender orzo pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it warm straight from the oven or chilled as a refreshing pasta salad. With its bright colors and delightful flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone around the table. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—even novice cooks will feel like culinary pros in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano/thyme)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted vegetables with cooked orzo. Add lemon juice and parsley; gently mix.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg