Winter Vegetable Medley with Paella-Style Orzo Recipe

Name: Winter Vegetable Medley with Paella-Style Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp. saffron threads; 1 14.5-oz. can fire-roasted whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved, and tomatoes halved; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 16 pieces; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 2 cups large cauliflower florets; 8 green onions, each cut into thirds; 1 cup large broccoli florets

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. saffron threads
1 14.5-oz. can fire-roasted whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved, and tomatoes halved
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 16 pieces
1 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup frozen peas
2 cups large cauliflower florets
8 green onions, each cut into thirds
1 cup large broccoli florets

1
Bring broth to a simmer in saucepan.
2
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, saffron, and tomato liquid.
3
Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and keep hot.
4
Coat large skillet or 8-qt.
5
Dutch oven with cooking spray, add oil, and heat over high heat.
6
Add tomatoes, sear 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned and dry, and transfer to plate.
7
Add bell pepper, sear 2 to 3 minutes, and transfer to same plate.
8
Sprinkle orzo into skillet, and stir 30 seconds.
9
Stir in broth and peas, and reduce heat to medium.
10
Arrange cauliflower florets on top of orzo in pot.
11
Arrange green onions, tomatoes, and bell pepper pieces around cauliflower; cover, and simmer without stirring, 11 minutes.
12
Scatter broccoli over vegetables, remove pot from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, or until orzo has absorbed all liquid and broccoli is crisp-tender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 3/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. saffron threads, and more.

Yes, Winter Vegetable Medley with Paella-Style 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.

Winter Vegetable Medley with Paella-Style Orzo

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