VEGETABLE ORZO

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This is a great, fresh summer side dish with sauteed zucchini, garlic, carrots, balsamic vinegar, and the bright taste of fresh lemon juice. It goes great with any meal.

Provided by AMULHERN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrot
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and deglaze pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and season with salt and pepper. Add orzo to skillet, then stir in remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 30.8 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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