Orzo Garden Medley

Submitted by Eyemadreamer

"My aunt got this recipe years and years ago from a recipe exchange train, and I so love this dish. It is absolutely delicious. It is great for almost anything from a side dish, a snack, potlucks, picnics, and so on."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups chicken broth (use low-sodium if you'd like)
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of broth to a boil, cook orzo over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, add oil and all the veggies, garlic and spices, sauté for a couple of minutes, add 1/2 cup of broth and cook about 4 minutes.
3. Drain orzo, place in a serving bowl and add in veggies and toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle grated cheese on top, optional.
5. Note: to make this a vegetarian dish, substitute the chicken broth for a veg broth.

Reviews

[rnphelp]

I jsut opened a new restaurant and this was a very well liked special added

 

[Sydney Mike]

This was made as much for my son & DIL (who are, for the most part, vegetarians) so I did substitute vegetable broth for the listed chicken broth! Also used 2/3 each of a red, a gree & a yellow bell pepper (mostly for the color), & this salad was both easy to prepare & tasty! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick-A-Chef]

 

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

So YUMMY and pretty! I sought out help from our wonderful Zaar community to find a side dish to serve with Recipe #461865, it was outstanding! I used yellow & red bell peppers for a very colorful presentation.