Italian Roasted Vegetable Orzo
🇮🇹 Italian Roasted Vegetable Orzo
Italian Roasted Vegetable Orzo is bright, colourful and full of the flavours of summer. Courgette, aubergine, peppers and tomatoes are roasted with Italian Seasoning before being folded through tender orzo. Finish with feta or parmesan for an easy vegetarian dinner that is equally good warm or cold.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Serves: 4
🧾 Ingredients
- 300g orzo
- 1 courgette, diced
- 1 small aubergine, diced
- 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 80g feta or grated parmesan
- Small handful fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 210°C, 190°C fan. Add the courgette, aubergine, pepper, onion and tomatoes to a large roasting tray.
- Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle over the Italian Seasoning and black pepper, then toss well. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in salted water until tender. Drain well and toss with the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest.
- Fold the roasted vegetables and any tray juices through the orzo. Add the herbs and feta or parmesan.
- Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a vegetarian main or alongside grilled chicken.
- Pack leftovers for lunch the following day.
- Add chickpeas or cannellini beans for extra protein.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
- High-heat roasting caramelises the vegetables.
- Orzo carries the seasoned roasting juices through the dish.
- Lemon prevents the pasta from feeling heavy.
🌿 Spice & Dipity Tip
Spread the vegetables across a large tray so they roast rather than steam.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our aromatic Italian Seasoning for classic Mediterranean herb flavour.
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- Italian Herb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
- Italian Seasoning Garlic Bread
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