Best 3 Roasted Vegetable Orzo Recipes

Roasted vegetable orzo is a flavorful, hearty, and healthy dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. It is made with orzo pasta, which is a small, rice-shaped pasta, and a variety of roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and broccoli. The vegetables are roasted until they are tender and slightly caramelized, then combined with the cooked orzo and seasoned with herbs, spices, and a tangy sauce. The result is a satisfying dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO MEDLEY

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Got this recipe from my God-Sister on our trip to the beach. It's fabulous. The roasted vegetables gives it a savory taste like you worked all day on it. You can add any vegetable that you like. The mushrooms add something really special and hearty. You can also add sauted chicken or sausage to it. You can also add other spices as well. It looks like rice but it's pasta! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by LadyMoore08

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 medium zucchini
grape tomatoes
baby bella mushroom
1 medium sweet onion
1 medium red pepper
1 medium green pepper
1 medium yellow pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup Italian dressing
cajun seasoning
salt
pepper

Steps:

PreHeat Oven to 350 degrees.
Cut up all vegetables and place on baking sheet.
Pour Olive Oil and Italian dressing on vegetables (may use more to cover all).
Sprinkle veggies with salt and pepper and Cajun Seasoning.
Roast in oven until soft, usually 45 mins to an hour and 30 mins depending on your oven.
While veggies are roasting follow the package instructions to cook the Orzo and drain (I start by boiling my water, adding salt and Olive Oil to it, and then adding the Orzo - Doesn't take long to cook. No more than 10mins.)
When veggies are done remove them from the oven and let them sit to cool off for about 5 minutes.
Mix Orzo together with the roasted vegetables in casserole dish.
Serves well hot or cold.
Enjoy!

GREEK ROASTED VEGETABLE RISONI (ORZO)

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From the latest issue of SFI, posting here to try at a later date. For US chef's Risoni is also known as orzo.

Provided by Mandy

Categories Greek

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

350 g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded & cut into 2cm pieces
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 red capsicum, cubed
2 medium zucchini, halved & thickly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil
250 g risoni pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
100 g feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200.C/180.C Fan forced.
Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Place pumpkin, onion, capsicum, zucchini, garlic and 1 tblsp oil in a bowl and toss to coat, season with salt & pepper.
Place on prepared tray and roast 30 mins or until tender.
Meanwhile cook risoni in a large pan of boiling salted water according to packet directions, drain and return to pan to keep warm.
Add lemon juice, feta, roasted vegetables and remaining oil to risoni, toss gently to combine and serve topped with pine nuts.

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and color to your dish. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, peppers, and onions.
Roast the vegetables at a high temperature. This will help them to caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
Add some herbs and spices to the vegetables. This will help to enhance their flavor. Some good options include rosemary, thyme, garlic, and paprika.
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook it, as this will make it mushy.
Combine the roasted vegetables and cooked orzo in a large bowl. Add some Parmesan cheese and olive oil, and toss to coat.
Serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed warm.

Conclusion:

Roasted vegetable orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give roasted vegetable orzo a try!