Description
A comforting and nutritious one-pot meal featuring hearty lentils, tender orzo, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, orzo, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, checking occasionally until the lentils and orzo are tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a heartier meal, consider adding protein like chicken or sausage. This dish is also perfect for leftovers; just add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg