Vegetable Orzo || Gracefult Kitchen

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Vegetable Orzo

Pasta

Tiny orzo pasta mixed with sautéed or roasted vegetables. Great as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped carrot
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced

Description

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes more. Pour in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and deglaze pan. Reduce heat to medium low, and season with salt and pepper. Add orzo to skillet, then stir in remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.