Tomato, Zucchini, and Olive Orzo
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 zucchini, diced (I've also tried adding yellow squash as well)
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 package small tomatoes, such as grape or Sweet 100s
2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped black Mediterranean olives
1 teaspoon fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dry rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup orzo pasta
Note: I didn't feel the rosemary flavor was necessary, so you can omit it unless you love rosemary.
Directions:
1. Start a pot of water to boil for the pasta.
2. Add oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Cook pasta.
3. Add the tomatoes, olives, and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are heated through but not collapsed, about 2 minutes. (I cooked longer because I prefer the tomatoes that way). Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the white wine and cook for a few minutes until some evaporates and a nice sauce is left. Add the cooked orzo, stir to combine and remove from heat. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Source: Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Yum!! I am always looking for new orzo recipes. I'm not a huge fan of olives, so I would probably leave those out... and maybe use basil instead of the rosemary. This is definitely a great lunch idea!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a nice summertime lunch. I love orzo.
ReplyDeleteLeftovers for lunch are my favorite! And this looks like the sort of dish that is even better the next day! I love all the veggies.
ReplyDeleteohh I have been on an Orzo kick too! looks yummy
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! I love orzo. I will have to try this version with the tomato and zucchini!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this for lunch! Looks healthy & light too.
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