ORZO RISOTTO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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A recipe I found on Better Homes and Garden. Very good leftovers. Use the flavors you enjoy for spicing up the veggies, I prefer a spicier taste so I used cumin and cayenne. I have listed recommendations - if you find a spice that works well that's not listed, please let me know so I can add it to the list!

Provided by packeyes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 vegetable orzos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, halved
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh and chopped
spices, assorted (such as cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, basil, parsley, whatever flavors you like)
1 tablespoon olive oil
28 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces whole wheat orzo (1 1/3 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray. Place squash pieces inside. Season lightly. Cover and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Take squash out of the oven and add mushrooms, onion, rosemary, oil and assorted spices. Toss together. Roast in oven, uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring once or twice.
  • Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil. Cover and keep simmering. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add orzo and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until orzo is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the broth to the orzo. Return to heat and stir frequently until broth is absorbed. Continue adding broth to the orzo, 1/2 cup at a time, with orzo absorbing the broth before adding more. Cook and stir until orzo is tender and creamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Add vegetables and walnuts to orzo and gently stir together. Sprinkle each serving with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 681.5, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 17

Braxton Powers
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Nancy Rono
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The roasted vegetables were perfectly caramelized and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


joyce chisenga
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This was a delicious and elegant dish. I served it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it.


Bianca bwalya
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I love the combination of roasted vegetables and orzo in this dish. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


ROS
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Baby Jani
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the roasted vegetables and the creamy texture of the orzo.


Billal Ahmed
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Blessing Vincent
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I wasn't sure how I would like orzo risotto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables added a nice crunch.


Cebisa Langeni
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Renee Raby Wylie
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the roasted vegetables and the creamy texture of the orzo.


sheree roach
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Oshan Ali
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The roasted vegetables were perfectly caramelized and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Asgar Ali
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This was a delicious and elegant dish. I served it at a dinner party and everyone raved about it.


FatherKhaos
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I loved the combination of roasted vegetables and orzo in this dish. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Elyse Martinez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


Sruti Islam
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I wasn't sure how I would like orzo risotto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and the roasted vegetables added a nice crunch.


Kaitlyn McCarthy
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great.


Ariel Lara
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I love orzo and this recipe was a great way to change it up. The roasted vegetables were a nice touch and added a lot of flavor.


Safwan 6833
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This orzo risotto was a hit! The roasted vegetables added a delicious depth of flavor and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.