Zucchini Orzo Recipe
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Zucchini Orzo

By: beautifulansuz 
"Light and fresh zucchini and squash side dish. Goes great with chicken or steak! With the leftovers, I added grilled chicken and mozzarella and made fajitas. Delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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, then simmer until the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir the cooked vegetables into the orzo; season with parsley, salt, and black pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 408 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quiet and understated, yet full of fresh flavor - the perfect side dish for our Chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by KIMSCOOKINGNOW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved it! Used 1/2 butter 1/2 olive oil to saute the onions and zucchini. I added about 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2011 by Nicolette   view full review
I started this dish much like the popular 'Orzo with Parmesan and Basil' (recipe by DODIEJER)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Jodi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really nice, but light on flavor like many said. I started out by following the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Greggster7   view full review
Needed more flavor. Suggest adding salt and pepper earlier, then, when done, topping with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by LOVESUBLIME   view full review
This recipe was very bland as-is. I suggest making it the day before to let the flavors blend....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by KARINW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This had absolutely no flavor. Would not recommend it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good. It has a very mild flavor and would pair best with something more boldly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2012 by Muddy Paws   view full review
I thought this was excellent! I could see myself using what ever veggies are on hand in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by amandak23k   view full review
I really love orzo! I added some broccoli and red pepper.

 

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