Mushroom and Bell Pepper Orzo
A delicious and easy vegetarian pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- parmesan cheese for serving, grated
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in dried thyme and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked orzo pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 6gFiber: 6g
