Zucchini Orzo

Orzo, the ricelike pasta, is lightly flavored with lemon, then stirred into cooked sweet onion, zucchini, and yellow squash for a colorful side dish that's quick and light.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 408 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
• 12 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo and lemon juice, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the orzo to a large saucepan.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the sweet onion and green onion until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the zucchini and squash, and cook until the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir the cooked vegetables into the orzo; season with parsley, salt, and black pepper to serve.