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One Pot Healthy Vegetable Orzo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and nutritious one-pot dish combining orzo with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Dried ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup Orzo
  • 2 ½ cup Veggie stock
  • ¼ cup Nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • ¼ cup green olives (quartered) ((around 45 g))
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 3 red chili peppers chopped (choose the low-heat variety if you are sensitive)
  • 1 whole Eggplant (Aubergine)
  • 1 whole Bell pepper (Yellow, red, or green)
  • 1 whole Zucchini (Courgette)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions 

  • Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and chili peppers in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add diced eggplant, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in orzo and veggie stock; cook until orzo is al dente and liquid is absorbed.
  • Mix in nutritional yeast, green olives, and cherry tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Notes

You can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand for added variety.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Vegetables