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

Kalungi Joram
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious meal. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The broth added a lovely depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a f


Kylar Tallman
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Yum! This dish was so good. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


karen seecharan
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Made this last night and it was a hit! The roasted vegetables were perfectly caramelized and the orzo was cooked just right. The broth added a lovely depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Shuaibu Abubakar
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This orzo risotto with roasted vegetables was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The orzo cooked to perfection, absorbing all the delicious flavors from the roasted vegetables and broth. The roasted vegeta