Best 8 Orzo With Vegetables Recipes

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**Orzo with Vegetables: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Orzo with vegetables is a versatile and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of orzo pasta with a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful combination of tender orzo, crisp-tender vegetables, and a savory sauce. Whether served as a main course or a hearty side dish, orzo with vegetables is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. This article features a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility of orzo with vegetables, offering a range of options to suit different dietary preferences and culinary expertise. From a classic orzo primavera recipe bursting with fresh vegetables to a hearty and comforting orzo and roasted vegetable soup, these recipes provide a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this delightful dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE ORZO



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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.

Provided by AMULHERN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 294.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 30.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH ORZO



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A little peppery heat warms up this tasty and versatile veggie-and-orzo side dish from Sam Stusek in Annapolis, Maryland. "I often substitute a variety of our favorite seasonal vegetables and it's always delicious," he notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup each chopped green and sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients., Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo; stir into vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO



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This is a recipe I made up with all of the wonderful summer vegetables in season. Serve it with chicken or all on its own!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 zucchini, sliced
1 summer squash, sliced
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch white sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
4 cubes chicken bouillon
¼ cup dry white wine
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place the zucchini, squash, onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in a large bowl; add in garlic, olive oil and sugar, and stir gently to coat vegetables. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add bouillon cubes, wine, and orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 104.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1041.6 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CREAMY ORZO WITH FRESH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Olive oil
2 cups orzo
2 cups steamed vegetables, carrots, broccoli, squash, etc
4 cups low sodium canned chicken stock
Parmesan, grated
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large sauce pan, cook onion over medium high heat for 2 minutes. Stir In garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in uncooked orzo & and toss to coat and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of stock at a time. Adding the next half cup when the previous one has been absorbed. When orzo is tender stir in a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss orzo with steamed vegetables. Serve with grated Parmesan and black pepper.

ORZO WITH VEGETABLES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
1 cup orzo
8 asparagus spears
8 ounces carrots, scraped, quartered and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
Salt, optional, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring the water to boil in covered pot.
  • Add orzo and cook for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile wash and trim the asparagus, breaking off the woody stems. Cut the asparagus just below the tips, then cut the remaining stalks into half-inch pieces.
  • Add the carrots and asparagus to the orzo and cook about 3 to 5 minutes longer, until carrots and asparagus are tender.
  • Meanwhile beat together the orange juice concentrate, mustard, vinegar and oil.
  • When orzo and vegetables are cooked, drain and rinse under cold water then drain again. Stir into dressing and season with salt, if desired, and pepper. Mix in the scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1864 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGETABLE ORZO



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This is a flavorful side dish. I usually serve it with roasted chicken or Italian sausages. Makes plenty so there is some leftover for lunch.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) cans italian seasoned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 fresh garlic clove, finely minced
chopped fresh parsley (a generous handful)
salt and pepper
1/2 fresh lemon
parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil (I use about a tablespoon)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in chicken broth until tender (add water if necessary).
  • Sauté the the vegetables in butter until tender adding the garlic near the end to prevent burning.
  • This is where I usually add a little salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Drain the orzo and combine with the cooked vegetables and add the chopped parsley.
  • The heat of the other ingredients will wilt the parsley.
  • Stir in the juice of the 1/2 lemon and olive oil if desired.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan.
  • Enjoy.

ORZO PASTA WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES



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You can serve this pasta dish hot or cold which ever you prefer. Moist and delicious it makes a great side dish with chicken, fish or any grilled meat.

Provided by Chouny

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups orzo pasta
4 cups canned chicken broth
1 large onion (finely diced)
2 celery ribs (finely diced)
1/2 green pepper (finely diced)
1/2 yellow pepper (finely diced)
1 zucchini (diced)
8 white mushrooms (sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1 lemon (juiced)
1 lemon (zests)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon herbes de provence

Steps:

  • In large skillet saute all vegetables (except garlic) with olive oil until tender slightly golden. Add garlic saute for one more minute, reserve.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil, add orzo pasta, cook for approximately 6 minutes or until al dente (soft but still with a bite left).
  • Drain pasta (reserve approximately 1/4 cup pasta water for later) and add to the sauted vegetables.
  • Mix in cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice and zests, salt, pepper and herbes de provence and finally mix in reserved pasta water, this will loosen the pasta and make it rich and creamy.
  • Serve cold or hot both ways are delicious.

ORZO VEGETABLE SALAD



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Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers, drained
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients., Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture., Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Select the right orzo: Choose orzo pasta that is made from high-quality durum wheat for a better texture and flavor.
  • Cook the orzo properly: Follow the package instructions for cooking the orzo. Cooking it for the correct amount of time will ensure that it has the right texture.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will provide the best flavor and texture to your dish. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables instead.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to your dish. Use a broth that is made from high-quality ingredients and has a rich flavor.
  • Season the dish to taste: Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

Orzo with vegetables is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also a good source of fiber and protein. With so many different variations to try, you're sure to find an orzo with vegetables recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give orzo with vegetables a try. You won't be disappointed!

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