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Zucchini Orzo Recipe
This Zucchini Orzo is creamy, cheesy, and colorful. This pasta side dish is the perfect pairing for any entrèe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.