Orzo with Roasted Vegetables: Easy Weeknight Comfort Dish
A comforting and healthy dish that brings together orzo and roasted vegetables, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on a baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender.
- While the vegetables roast, cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the orzo and mix it with the roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Orzo, Roasted Vegetables, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner