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One-Pot Lemon-Basil Orzo and Vegetables

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 14, 2019
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Lemon and fresh basil give this light-yet-satisfying dish its bright flavor, while the orzo, chick peas, zucchini and tomatoes complete the meal.

One-Pot Lemon-Basil Orzo and Vegetables

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 oz uncooked orzo pasta (1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz container)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is lightly browned. Transfer zucchini to plate.
  • Step 
    2
    Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the onion and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add orzo; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until orzo is lightly toasted. Stir in broth, tomatoes, chick peas, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until most of liquid has absorbed and orzo is almost tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Add zucchini and lemon juice to orzo mixture; stir to combine. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Stir in basil, and serve.

Nutrition

330 Calories
10g Total Fat
10g Protein
50g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
690mg
29%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
4g
19%
Sugars
6g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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