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Ingredients
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2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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1 cube vegetable bouillon
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1 large Spanish onion, chopped
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½ cup pesto sauce
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8 cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place zucchini in a bowl and season with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all slices are moistened. Spread on a large baking sheet.
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Roast zucchini in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the slices and continue roasting until tender and browned, about 10 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and vegetable bouillon; cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan and cook onion until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in pesto sauce. Cut zucchini rounds into 4 pieces and add to the frying pan. Add cooked orzo, stirring until it absorbs the pesto sauce. Add cherry tomatoes last; stir for about 30 seconds. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
536 | Calories |
33g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 536 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 33g | 42% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
Sodium 335mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 15g | 31% |
Vitamin C 28mg | 31% |
Calcium 283mg | 22% |
Iron 3mg | 19% |
Potassium 556mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.