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Roasted Vegetable Orzo Recipe

A delicious and hearty vegan dish with roasted vegetables and orzo.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the orzo according to package instructions using vegetable broth instead of water. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted vegetables, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and fresh basil. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Orzo, Roasted Vegetables, Vegan
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