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Saturday, January 9, 2016

Zucchini Orzo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 12 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (such as vidalia®), chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo and lemon juice, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink. transfer the orzo to a large saucepan.
  • heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the sweet onion and green onion until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the zucchini and squash, and cook until the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. stir the cooked vegetables into the orzo; season with parsley, salt, and black pepper to serve.

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