Zucchini Orzo Recipe
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Zucchini Orzo Recipe
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This Zucchini Orzo is creamy, cheesy, and colorful. This pasta side dish is the perfect pairing for any entrèe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth or as needed
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small zucchini diced, about 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
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Instructions
- Bring orzo, broth, and Italian seasoning to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 13-15 minutes uncovered until the orzo is tender, adding more broth if needed.
- While orzo is cooking, dice zucchini into ¼ inch pieces.
- Fry onion in butter, add garlic until fragrant, add zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Once orzo is cooked, stir in tomatoes and pesto. Cover and rest 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
374mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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