Zucchini Orzo Recipe

This Zucchini Orzo is creamy, cheesy, and colorful. This pasta side dish is the perfect pairing for any entrèe!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (15) 👁️ 19 views
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Zucchini Orzo RecipeFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 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)

Steps

  1. 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.

  2. While orzo is cooking, dice zucchini into ¼ inch pieces.

  3. Fry onion in butter, add garlic until fragrant, add zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender.

  4. 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.

  5. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories269
Protein9g
Carbs33g
Fat11g
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