One Pot Zucchini Orzo
One Pot Zucchini Orzo is a simple side dish that comes together in under 30 minutes with only 10 ingredients. Light, fresh and delicious!
Servings: 4 1.5 cup servings
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
- 3 cups diced zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for two minutes or until translucent.
- Add the orzo and white wine to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken stock to the pan and stir. Cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn't stick.
- Stir in the chopped zucchini, black pepper and salt. Cover with a lid and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Optional: You can drizzle an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot before serving for finishing.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
