VEGETARIAN LIME ORZO

Vegetarian Lime Orzo image

I came up with this recipe while at a friend's house but decided to make it vegetarian. The hearty vegetables and fresh lime juice make it delicious and certain to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Provided by mexicanvegetarian026

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 52m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups orzo pasta
1 zucchini, peeled and shredded
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and orzo pasta; cook and stir until pasta turns a light, golden color, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and carrots; cook until vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the green onions, parsley, lime zest, and lime juice. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6 calories, Carbohydrate 87.4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 578.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g