Colorful vegetables and the flavors of lemon and thyme make this orzo dish great for picnics. You can chop the zucchini and carrot instead of grating them to cut down on prep time, just be sure to cook them for a few minutes longer before adding the orzo.
Provided by LitleLisa1
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 294.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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[email protected]This dish was a waste of time and money. It was not worth the effort.
Dawoud Malik
[email protected]The orzo was overcooked and the vegetables were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
peru Dollarz
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.
Cynthia Fidelis
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more lemon and herbs.
Zakir Chandio
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
john palmer
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy meal. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the lemon and herb flavors were a great combination.
Vhuhonehawe Muremela
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but the lemon and herb flavors really won me over.
Alicia Carter
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The lemon and herb flavors make the vegetables taste amazing.
Nadia Sajid
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different vegetables and herbs each time I've made it, and it's always delicious.
Donnie Treesh
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables were crisp and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly.
Mercy Ogeh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bright flavors of the lemon and herbs really shine through.
Sani Ibrahim
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lemon and herb flavors were perfectly balanced, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.