Vegetable Orzo

Name: Vegetable Orzo
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 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

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 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

Directions

1

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.
2

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.