Quick and Easy Paella Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick and Easy Vegan Orzo Paella Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, or light tasting oil of your choice ½ medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup orzo 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 pinch saffron threads, optional…
Orzo Chickpea Salad
Orzo Chickpea Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Quick and easy orzo pasta salad. Healthy enough to kickstart the new year! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups orzo 1/4 cup olive oil 4 Tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tsp oregano 3 ounces goat cheese,…
Grilled Eggplant Orzo
Grilled Eggplant Orzo Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Delicious grilled eggplant orzo – quick to put together, tastes great and healthy too! Ingredients 1 cup(8 oz) whole wheat orzo 1 big or 2 medium eggplant ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), quartered 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 3-4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, extra…
Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Roasted Butternut Squash Orzo Salad with pomegranate seeds and a tangy dressing is a seasonal side dish that can be made ahead. Ingredients 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut in small cubes 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon honey 1 tsp salt…
Orzo with Marsala Mushrooms
Orzo with Marsala Mushrooms Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Marsala mushrooms, spinach and hazelnuts make this orzo dish incredibly flavorful and elegant, while the parmesan and mascarpone both add a nice creaminess to the dish. Ingredients 2 cups of uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons olive oil 1…
Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil
Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 11 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil is an easy and delish side dish. Or, throw some protein in there, and it’s a great packable lunch. Ingredients ¾ cup orzo 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup…
Summer Orzo with Melted Tomatoes
Summer Orzo with Melted Tomatoes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Sweet, roasted tomatoes capture the taste of summer in this easy, delicious vegan dish that comes together in half an hour. Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil, divided 1 c grape tomatoes 1 c orzo 1 c…
Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup
Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 A delicious, quick and easy soup that transcends the seasons. Ingredients 2 tbs olive oil 1 leek, finely sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 medium fennel, cored, quartered and finely sliced (fennel fronds reserved for…
Pea Pesto Orzo
Pea Pesto Orzo Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 Did you know that one cup of peas has more protein than an egg? You can get a healthy dose of green protein from this simple pasta dish! Ingredients 10 ounces green peas, fresh or frozen and defrosted…