Description
A cozy and satisfying one-pot meal featuring lentils and orzo pasta, cooked with fresh vegetables and seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the carrot and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add lentils, orzo, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils and orzo are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality broth and consider adding proteins like chicken or sausage for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg