Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Roasted zucchini, summer squash, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, red onion, and garlic bring rich, earthy flavor to tender orzo, finished with white wine, chicken bouillon, and Parmesan. This warm pasta dish makes a satisfying summer side or light main course, especially when garden vegetables are at their peak.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Place the zucchini, squash, onion, asparagus, and mushrooms in a large bowl; add garlic, olive oil, and sugar, and stir gently to coat the vegetables. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roast vegetables until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add bouillon cubes, wine, and orzo, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in roasted vegetables and Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
- Calories 591.09 kcal High 30%
- Protein 24.49 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 102.71 g 37%
- Total Fat 10.95 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.98 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 798.18 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 11.0 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 8.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 140.47 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 7.0 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 1122.47 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 107.67 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 18.4 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Orzo with Oven Roasted Vegetables is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 591.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 591.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables healthy?
- Orzo with Oven-Roasted Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 591.09 calories and 24.49 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 798.18 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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