Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

This Spring recipe is a family favorite. Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables is delicious served warm or chilled and makes a fabulous addition to a picnic, or potluck. Sub in season veggies like zucchini or asparagus for the asparagus when needed. Vegetarian with Vegan Option.

Simplicity is key. To keep this orzo pasta recipe vegetarian, all it needs is a good loaf ofSourdough Bread and a bottle of your favorite wine. To stretch the recipe further and to take this perfectly made Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables dish to the next level, share it with a Kale Caesar in addition to that crusty bread and wine. It will be a memorable meal for anyone who enjoys it.

LEMON GARLIC ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Course : Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine : American, Italian

Keyword : Orzo Pasta, Orzo Pasta Recipe, Orzo Pasta Salad

Prep Time : 30 minutes

Cook Time : 40 minutes

Total Time : 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings : 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE ORZO AND VEGGIES

• 1/3 C Pine Nuts* (see note) 64g
• 1 1/2 C Crimini Mushrooms destemmed and sliced, 116g
• 1 C Mix of Red Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, deseeded and diced (I use baby bells), 126g
• 1 lb Asparagus (sub zucchini or eggplant when in season!) cut into 1" pieces with woody ends discarded, 426g
• 12 oz Cherry Tomatoes cut in 1/2, 340g
• 2 tsp Garlic minced, 6g
• 1/2 C Shallot chopped, 116g
• 3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided, 36g
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Ground
• 1 C Orzo 198g
• 1 1/2 C Vegetable Broth 354g
• 1/2 C Garlic and Herb Feta crumbled (Leave off for Vegan Option), 84g

FOR THE DRESSING

• 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 24g
• 1 Tbs Lemon juiced, about 2
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper ground

FOR THE GARNISH

• 2-3 Tbs Chopped Fresh Basil
• 2-3 Tbs Chopped Fresh Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Get the full instruction @vanillaandbean.com

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