Description
Indulge in a delightful Roasted Vegetable Orzo Bowl, a vibrant medley of tender, roasted vegetables and creamy feta cheese served over fluffy orzo pasta. This nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or impressing guests with its colorful presentation and rich flavors. With customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences or whatever seasonal produce you have on hand. Enjoy it warm as a comforting meal or pack it for lunch throughout the week—this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound zucchini, diced
- 1 pound bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- On a baking sheet, combine zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss well.
- Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot; add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo with roasted vegetables and crumbled feta. Toss gently.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg