Grilled Zucchini Orzo Recipe

Name: Grilled Zucchini Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Orzo; 1 cup orzo pasta; 3 zucchinis (any variety, halved); 1 vine ripened tomato (quartered); 1 spring onion (quartered); 5 cloves garlic (whole, in peel), more if you like garlic; Olive oil, for brushing; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup (125g) goat cheese; Vinaigrette; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 lemon (juice and zest); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, dill, or mixed herbs chopped (plus more for garnish); Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Orzo
1 cup orzo pasta
3 zucchinis (any variety, halved)
1 vine ripened tomato (quartered)
1 spring onion (quartered)
5 cloves garlic (whole, in peel), more if you like garlic
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup (125g) goat cheese
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, dill, or mixed herbs chopped (plus more for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush or rub zucchini, tomato, spring onions, and garlic cloves with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add veggies to grill. (I used my grill pan, but if you use a grill you may want to wrap the garlic in foil.) Cook until the veggies have a nice brown crust and the garlic is soft, about 6 minutes on each side. When done and cool enough to handle, cut everything into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing/serving bowl.
2
Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions and make sure to salt the water really well. In the meantime, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside. Drain orzo with a colander and add it to the mixing bowl.
3
Add the butter and the vinaigrette to the orzo. Mix until the butter is melted. Taste and adjust ingredients as you see fit, but be wary of salt since goat cheese is salty and you haven't added it yet.
4
Top with goat cheese. Mix lightly if you want chunks of goat cheese, and more vigorously if you want a more uniform, silky goat cheese taste. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish and dig in.

578

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Orzo, 1 cup orzo pasta, 3 zucchinis (any variety, halved), 1 vine ripened tomato (quartered), and more.

Yes, Grilled Zucchini Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Zucchini Orzo

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