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Roasted Vegetable Orzo

Tender orzo pasta tossed with caramelized roasted vegetables, lemon, herbs, and feta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Orzo
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
Dressing & Finish
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Roast vegetables until tender and lightly caramelized.
  2. Cook orzo until al dente and drain.
  3. Whisk together lemon dressing ingredients.
  4. Combine orzo with roasted vegetables and dressing.
  5. Fold in feta and herbs before serving.

Notes

Delicious served warm or chilled; refresh with lemon before serving.