Who doesn't love a warm and inviting dish of orzo with roasted vegetables? This flavorful and versatile meal is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends. With its colorful array of roasted vegetables, tender orzo pasta, and savory herbs, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part is that it's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings, making it a great way to use up leftovers or try new flavors. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO
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
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
ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
This recipe is a slight variation of a wonderful summer dish invented by Sarah Leah Chase in her book, The Open House Cookbook.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
- For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables. Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil. Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.
ROASTED VEGGIES WITH SPINACH PESTO ORZO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccolini, yellow squash, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby spinach, raw walnut, lemon zest, garlic, fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, uncooked orzo pasta
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the broccolini, squash, and red onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, until the broccolini is beginning to crisp and the squash and onions are tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the vegetables are roasting, make the spinach pesto: In a food processor, combine the spinach, walnuts, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. With the processor running, slowly stream in the remaining ½ cup of olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth, thick, and spreadable consistency.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- Add ¾ cup of the pesto to the warm orzo and toss to coat. Mix in the roasted vegetables and more pesto to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN
This is a great way to get your veggies in. The lemon dressing goes great with the orzo. The result is a colorful dish that's great for entertaining since you eat it at room temperature.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan.
- Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender.
- Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
- For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables.
- Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil.
- Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 1369.5, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 15.8
ROASTED VEGGIE ORZO
"My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary, is a great way to add veggies to your diet and the olive oil is heart healthy."Jackie Termont - Richmond, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place vegetables in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat. Bake at 400° until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH ORZO
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
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 VEGETABLES WITH FETA AND ORZO
Make and share this Roasted Vegetables With Feta and Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christines Yellow K
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Chop vegetables and place in baking sheet. Peel garlic cloves and add (unchopped) to vegetables. Coat with 4 tablespoons olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Roast vegetables for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
- While vegetables are roasting, bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat and add orzo. Cook for approximately 10 minutes (or according to box directions).
- When vegetables are roasted, remove garlic cloves and set aside.
- Drain orzo and cool down slightly under running water. Put orzo in large bowl and add roasted vegetables.
- In small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil and vinegar. Add in roasted garlic cloves and mash with a fork. Whisk again to combine. Set aside. You may not need all of the dressing.
- Add diced feta cheese and chopped parsley to orzo and vegetable mixture. (Feta will melt slightly) Toss to combine and add in balsamic vinagrette. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or cold. (I prefer warm!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 349.9, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 13.5
VEGETABLE ORZO
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
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
Tips:
- For the best roasted vegetables, use a variety of colors and textures. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes.
- To get perfectly roasted vegetables, toss them with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) so that they caramelize and get crispy.
- If you're short on time, you can roast the vegetables ahead of time and reheat them when you're ready to serve.
- Orzo is a versatile pasta that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's especially good in salads, soups, and casseroles.
- Use a good quality feta cheese for the best flavor. Look for a feta that is creamy and has a slightly tangy flavor.
- Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, add a lot of flavor to this dish. Use them sparingly so that they don't overpower the other ingredients.
Conclusion:
This orzo with roasted vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted vegetables add a lot of flavor and texture to the dish, and the feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a main course, side dish, or salad.
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