Vegetable Orzo Recipe

Name: Vegetable Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans italian seasoned chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 fresh garlic clove, finely minced; chopped fresh parsley (a generous handful); salt and pepper; 1/2 fresh lemon; parmesan cheese; extra virgin olive oil (I use about a tablespoon)

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans italian seasoned chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 fresh garlic clove, finely minced
chopped fresh parsley (a generous handful)
salt and pepper
1/2 fresh lemon
parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil (I use about a tablespoon)

1
Cook orzo in chicken broth until tender (add water if necessary).
2
Saute the the vegetables in butter until tender adding the garlic near the end to prevent burning.
3
This is where I usually add a little salt and fresh cracked pepper.
4
Drain the orzo and combine with the cooked vegetables and add the chopped parsley.
5
The heat of the other ingredients will wilt the parsley.
6
Stir in the juice of the 1/2 lemon and olive oil if desired.
7
Serve with grated Parmesan.
8
Enjoy.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans italian seasoned chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups dried orzo pasta, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetable 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.

Vegetable Orzo

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