ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH ORZO

Roasted Vegetables with Orzo image

A little peppery heat warms up this tasty and versatile veggie-and-orzo side dish from Sam Stusek in Annapolis, Maryland. "I often substitute a variety of our favorite seasonal vegetables and it's always delicious," he notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup each chopped green and sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the remaining ingredients., Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo; stir into vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges