Pesto Zucchini Orzo: Easy Delight with Charred Sweet Corn
Experience a delightful blend of flavors in this Pesto Zucchini Orzo with Charred Sweet Corn. Perfect for a quick and easy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, charred
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced zucchinis and sauté until tender.
- Add charred sweet corn to the skillet, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked orzo and pesto sauce, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and stir in parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pesto Zucchini Orzo, Charred Sweet Corn, Easy Recipe, Vegetarian