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Orzo Vegetable Dish

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This orzo vegetable dish is simple and versatile. What is orzo? Orzo is a pasta rich in protein, and is a form of short-cut pasta,  shaped like a large grain of rice. Traditionally made from white flour, it can also be made of whole grain.

quiona vegetable dishOrzo vegetable dish – Fix it fast

To fix orzo, you can cook it on the stovetop or do it in an Instant Pot.  It has a fast cooking time and is easy to do. You can fix a large amount and store it in the refrigerator. Then, when you want to add it to soups or make a dish using orzo, it’s ready to go.

That’s what I did with this recipe. I wanted something healthy to eat and used what was in my kitchen: orzo, onions, peppers, tomatoes, black beans, and cheese. Add some seasonings and you’re all set. I’m not a fan of stewed tomatoes, so I added chopped tomatoes just before serving, and added a little drizzle of cheese on top. You only need a touch of butter (or margarine) to sauté your onions and peppers.

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Nutritious and healthy – that’s what this orzo vegetable dish is. It’s such a quick snack to fix, or you can add it to your menu when you’re serving a meal. I found this dish satisfying and filling, and I’m sure you will, too.

The recipe

quiona vegetable dish

Orzo Vegetable Dish

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Orzo is packed with protein. Adding vegetables to this dish make it a healthy, filling balance. There are so many ways to fix this, but this is one of my favorite ways. Use veggies in your fridge, sate and add seasonings, and you're good to go.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 -2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine or less
  • 1/4 pepper diced
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic OR garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cooked black beans - optional; dried and cooked or canned; I prefer dried/cooked
  • Sliced carrots celery, or other vegetables - optional
  • 1 cup orzo cooked
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1-3 teaspoons shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or mixed

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in skillet butter until translucent.
  • IF using other raw vegetables, sauté them as well.
  • Add orzo
  • Add cooked black beans
  • Stir until heated, and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc. to taste
  • Remove from skillet
  • Place in dish
  • Add chopped tomatoes on top
  • Garnish with cheese
  • Serve

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