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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato

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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is the best orzo side dish!! So versatile, that goes great with shrimp, chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.

Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato

This healthy orzo recipe would make the perfect side for any protein. You could serve it with chicken, steak, or salmon. It would also be great with grilled chicken or shrimp if you did want to add in some protein to make it a complete meal. Some other easy orzo recipes are Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo and Broccoli and Orzo.

Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.

I whipped up this quick orzo side dish the other night to serve with my air fryer chicken tenders for a really quick and easy meal. I showed the dish on my Instagram Stories and got so many requests for the recipe, so here it is.

This is such an easy side dish, the longest step is cooking the pasta. But once the orzo is done, the rest of the dish comes together in under 10 minutes.

Variations:

  • Swap orzo for another small pasta like ditalini or pearl couscous.
  • Substitute zucchini for yellow squash or add in other vegetables if you prefer.
  • Add in chicken or shrimp for protein to make this orzo side dish a complete meal.

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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato

4.99 from 54 votes
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Cals:144
Protein:5.5
Carbs:17.5
Fat:5.5
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3 /4 cup

Ingredients

  • 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 large zucchini, 1/4-inch dice (5 ounces total)
  • 1 small plum or Campari tomato, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
  • Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
  • Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn't dry.
  • Add freshly grated cheese and stir.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3 /4 cup, Calories: 144 kcal, Carbohydrates: 17.5 g, Protein: 5.5 g, Fat: 5.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 119 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 1.5 g

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