Vegetable Orzo

Name: Vegetable Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste; 1 lemon, juiced

Rating: 3.77 stars

43 Ratings
33 Reviews
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This is a great, fresh summer side dish with sauteed zucchini, garlic, carrots, balsamic vinegar, and the bright taste of fresh lemon juice. It goes great with any meal.

By AMULHERN

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced

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.

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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

294.7 calories; 8.5 g protein; 48.6 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 30.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (33)

Most helpful positive review

KEZ

05/10/2007

I actually made this as a main dish for my daughter. I added in some basil and oregano and only used the juice of half a very large lemon. I also sprinkled some parm over it just before serving. My daughter liked this and said she would definitely eat it again but did say she would like a little less lemon juice next time. Thanks. Read More

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SusanCalvert.com

01/22/2006

The cooking of the veggies took away their fresh flavor. I believe this would have tasted best wiith raw veggies with the vinegar olive oil lemon juice and seasonings used as a dressing. Read More

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(6)

43 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 20
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 2

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KEZ

05/10/2007

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KEZ

05/10/2007

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Jane Teney

06/26/2006

This recipe has it all. Great taste low fat easy to prepare ingredients most cooks would have on hand and colorful in appearance. You could easily substitute other vegetables. Thanks for a great recipe! Read More

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YOKLEY

09/14/2005

Excellent! My family loved it. I added a pinch of sugar to mild the taste a bit. It was also good as leftovers. Read More

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(10)

MBKRH

02/14/2008

8/15/07 original review Wow so good! I didn't have any orzo so I substituted acini de pepe which I had left over from making italian wedding soup. Everything blends together so well; this is a refreshing side dish. Thanks AMULHERN. EDIT I made this again using orzo and also added a bit more garlic. I love this dish and found the leftovers are just delightful too! Read More

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SusanCalvert.com

01/21/2006

The cooking of the veggies took away their fresh flavor. I believe this would have tasted best wiith raw veggies with the vinegar olive oil lemon juice and seasonings used as a dressing. Read More

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LINDA MCLEAN

02/05/2007

We thought this was very good. Added some needed seasonings and sprinkled with a bit of parm. Thanks! Read More

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(6)

imafeistyone

03/02/2006

Yummy! I didn't have any balsamic vinegar so I added a a balsamic vinegarette dressing and it came out pretty good still. Read More

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(5)

Shmily98

04/11/2006

Great! I didn't have any lemon juice so I just omitted it. Just before I served it I put in two TBS of fresh parmesan and it was GREAT! My family loved it and it was super easy to make. Read More

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Duckball

07/25/2006

I used maybe 1/4 cup of white onion I omitted the garlic (but used a couple shakes of garlic powder with the salt and pepper) and I added 1 stalk of celery chopped and cup or so of broccoli florets. And this turned out just okay. My husband was not thrilled and my daughter wouldn't touch it (although she enjoyed the plain buttered orzo I saved for her). Once we added some soya sauce to our plates this dish was MUCH better. It saved the recipe.:) Thanks AMulhern you made me aware that I could interchange rice and orzo sometimes! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Vegetable Orzo

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 294.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 17 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 20 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 6 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 113 %

niacin equivalents: 35 %

vitamin b6: 15 %

vitamin c: 49 %

folate: 28 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 1 %

thiamin: 33 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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KEZ

05/10/2007

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KEZ

05/10/2007

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Jane Teney

06/26/2006

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YOKLEY

09/14/2005

Excellent! My family loved it. I added a pinch of sugar to mild the taste a bit. It was also good as leftovers.

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(10)

MBKRH

02/14/2008

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SusanCalvert.com

01/21/2006

The cooking of the veggies took away their fresh flavor. I believe this would have tasted best wiith raw veggies with the vinegar olive oil lemon juice and seasonings used as a dressing.

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(6)

LINDA MCLEAN

02/05/2007

We thought this was very good. Added some needed seasonings and sprinkled with a bit of parm. Thanks!

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(6)

imafeistyone

03/02/2006

Yummy! I didn't have any balsamic vinegar so I added a a balsamic vinegarette dressing and it came out pretty good still.

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(5)

Shmily98

04/11/2006

Great! I didn't have any lemon juice so I just omitted it. Just before I served it I put in two TBS of fresh parmesan and it was GREAT! My family loved it and it was super easy to make.

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Duckball

07/25/2006

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