Vegetarian Lime Orzo
Vegetarian Lime Orzo brings tender, toasty orzo together with shredded zucchini and carrot simmered in stewed tomatoes and vegetable broth for a bright, herb-laced bowl. Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, and green onions add freshness, while a squeeze of lime and zest lifts the flavors. Serve it warm on a weeknight with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a lively, satisfying pasta.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook17 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetarian Lime Orzo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and orzo pasta; cook and stir until the pasta turns a light golden color.
- 3
Stir in the zucchini and carrots; cook until the vegetables soften.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and basil.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium.
- 7
Cover and simmer until almost all the liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Stir in the green onions, parsley, lime zest, and lime juice.
- 9
Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 583.32 kcal High 29%
- Protein 20.64 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 99.67 g 36%
- Total Fat 12.73 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 746.39 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 7.18 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 8.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 276.37 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.87 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 701.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 143.2 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 31.48 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vegetarian Lime Orzo is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 52 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Dried Basil, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 583.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegetarian Lime Orzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Dried Basil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegetarian Lime Orzo?
- About 52 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 17 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 583.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegetarian Lime Orzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Vegetarian Lime Orzo healthy?
- Vegetarian Lime Orzo has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 583.32 calories and 20.64 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 746.39 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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