Rainbow Veggie Orzo
Tiny rice shaped orzo pasta is tossed with a colorful medley of sweet corn, peas, and diced red pepper in a light buttery sauce. The bright colors and fun pasta shape make this dish incredibly appealing to young children.
A vibrant and cheerful buttery orzo dish packed with colorful sweet vegetables that kids find irresistible.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Base
Vegetables
Dairy
Instructions
Cook the Orzo
Cook orzo in a pot of well salted boiling water for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add frozen peas and corn in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Saute the Pepper
While orzo cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced red bell pepper for 4 minutes until softened and lightly sweet.
Combine Everything
Drain the orzo and vegetables and add them directly to the skillet with the softened pepper. Toss everything together with the remaining butter and season with salt.
Add Cheese and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and the orzo is glossy and well coated. Serve warm in bowls with extra parmesan on the side.
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