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roasted vegetable orzo
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Roasted Vegetable Orzo with Lemon Tahini Swirl is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender roasted vegetables and perfectly cooked orzo, all tossed in a creamy, tangy lemon tahini sauce. It’s a satisfying and easy meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) orzo pasta
- 400g (14oz) mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell pepper, carrots, red onion)
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) tahini
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) warm water, plus more if needed
- 2 Tbsp (30g) pine nuts, toasted
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss vegetables with olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; roast at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Reserve Water & Drain: Reserve 240ml (1 cup) pasta water, then drain orzo.
- Make Tahini Sauce: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, and water.
- Combine & Coat: Toss orzo, roasted vegetables, and 2-3 Tbsp tahini sauce; add pasta water if needed.
- Plate & Swirl: Transfer to a plate and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with pine nuts, lemon zest, and parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, toast the pine nuts before garnishing. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg